Openings
We are seeking smart and motivated individuals from various disciplines to join the lab to work on a variety of interesting and rewarding investigations. These investigations require a multidisciplinary, collaborative and integrative research approach. Thus, we are looking for people with complementary backgrounds in chemistry, physics, molecular, cellular, animal biology; imaging, modeling / theory, engineering. We also have active collaborations with other labs at Stony Brook and at other institutions for additional synergies.
Specific openings:
- Post-doc with experience in MRI physics
- Post-doc with experience in Photoacoustics
- Post-doc with experience in Bone tissue engineering
- Graduate / rotation students
- Undergraduate
- High School Students
How to apply:
Post-doc:
Please visit the research professional and technical job opening website or email Dr. Sitharaman a single pdf file with:
- A brief statement of your reason for applying, your future career plan, and what project you would like to work on;
- A CV with publications and research experience,
- Contact information for three references
- Any other relevant information about yourself.
If considered suitable, we will ask you for three references as a next step.
Graduate / Rotation Student:
If you are a Stony Brook graduate student interested in our lab, please email Dr. Sitharaman to set up an appointment. Feel free to contact Dr. Sitharaman, if you are applying to the Stony Brook University’s Biomedical Engineering program with a specific interest in our lab.
Undergraduate Student:
If you are interested in doing research in our lab, below are some guidelines to consider before emailing Dr. Sitharaman.
- We are interested in only recruiting highly motivated, inquisitive, and independent students. You are expected to be persevering, tenacious, resourceful, responsible, attentive to detail, and responsive to guidance.
- You will not be told exactly what to do on a day to day basis, but you are expected to follow advice that is given and maintain a reasonable rate of progress. While we do not expect you to know anything when you join the lab, we expect you to independently learn what is necessary while working on the project.
- Freshmen and sophomores preferred, juniors considered. Seniors need to do some serious convincing that senior projects, grad/med school applications, job searches, and senioritis will not be impediments to research progress.
- Research is not like a class; it usually takes a semester to get oriented to the ways of the lab, and acquires basic knowledge and skills to finish a project. Therefore: a minimum of 2 semesters and 3 credit hours or 10 hours/week commitment is required. Summer work is encouraged. The first semester is probationary; if things are not working well after 1 semester, Dr. Sitharaman reserves the right to terminate the project.
- You can volunteer, receive academic credit, or receive a fellowship to work in the lab. Check the Stony Brook’s URECA website for opportunities. You may be considered for paid work in the lab only after 2 exemplary semesters working in the lab. However, Dr. Sitharaman may use his discretion if your performance is exceptional after 1 semester and consider you for paid work.
- Your grade will be based on your final presentation at a lab meeting, contribution to discussion at lab meetings/individual meetings, net results of your semester's work, and the usefulness and clarity of your final report. Consistent progress over the semester is more highly regarded and necessary.
- You will be assigned a postdoctoral associate or graduate student mentor to whom you will report directly and receive guidance. In return for their mentorship, you will help them with their research. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the lab and gain a background to pursue your individual projects.
How to apply
Please send an e-mail with the following information to Dr. Sitharaman as one single pdf file.
- Your name and contact information
- Your major, GPA, and expected graduation date
- Courses taken and grades (or attach an unofficial transcript)
- A short essay (~1 page) on why you want to do research and some information on what kind of research you would like to do. If you could do anything in biomedical engineering or another field, what would it be, (i.e. what would be the coolest project you could think of ?) Give us an idea of something scientific that you read about and thought was interesting.
- Name of some references and contact information
- Anything else you would like to tell us about yourself
- Schedule an appointment to meet Dr. Sitharaman.
High School Students
If you are interested in doing summer research in our lab, below are some guidelines to consider before emailing Dr. Sitharaman.
- We are interested in only recruiting highly motivated, and inquisitive students. You are expected to be persevering, tenacious, resourceful, responsible, attentive to detail, and responsive to guidance. You will not be told exactly what to do on a day to day basis, but you are expected to follow advice that is given and maintain a reasonable rate of progress. While we do not expect you to know anything when you join the lab, we expect you to independently learn what is necessary while working on the project.
- Only students interested in working for at least two summers will be considered.
- You will be assigned a postdoctoral associate or graduate student mentor to whom you will report directly and receive guidance. In return for their mentorship, you will help them with their research. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the lab and gain a background to pursue your individual projects.
How to apply
Please send an e-mail with the following information to Dr. Sitharaman as one single pdf file.
Your name and contact information
- Your GPA, and expected graduation date
- Courses taken and grades (or attach an unofficial transcript)
- A short essay (~1 page) on why you want to do research and some information on what kind of research you would like to do. If you could do anything in biomedical engineering or another field, what would it be, (i.e. what would be the coolest project you could think of ?) Give us an idea of something scientific that you read about and thought was interesting.
- Name of some references and contact information
- Anything else you would like to tell us about yourself
- Schedule an appointment to meet Dr. Sitharaman.
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