POSITION SUMMARY
Location: On-site at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, Maryland
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is conducting an open search for a Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor, non-tenure track, in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The primary scope of the position is to perform experimental research under the direction of the Mass Spectrometry Center Director. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the area of proteomics. Research interests should be compatible with other current strategic areas of expansion including: Chemistry of Life Processes; Complex Biological Systems & Quantitative Biosciences; Clinical Translational Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; Imaging, Modeling & Simulation; CNS Diseases and Drug Addiction.
The position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month appointment based at the Baltimore, Maryland Campus. This position requires scholarly activity, teaching, service to the school, campus and the profession, and the ability to engage in the application of mass spectrometry-based experimental approaches to research studies.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences with research reporting responsibility to the Director of the Mass Spectrometry Center.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
We believe every person brings with them unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives and we value these differences. One of our best opportunities to deliver a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and focused on equity is to hire candidates who share these values.
The successful candidate for this position will be able to describe and demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as how they contribute to a respectful, positive workplace.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Development and application of mass spectrometry-based experimental approaches.
- Ensure validity and accuracy of data and compliance with quality control requirements.
- Design research projects, analyze findings, develop conclusions, write reports, prepare presentations of relevant findings and conclusions.
- Perform required data extraction and report on progress of programs, studies, and/or projects.
- Summarize and prepare manuscripts, presentations, and proposals by providing and presenting relevant data.
- Develop and formulate best practices and protocols in data collection, warehousing, analysis, and reporting.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
SCHOLARSHIP
Engage in scholarly activity in areas of interest. Scholarly activity is defined broadly and includes, for example, proteomics, LC-MS/MS-based approaches, data analysis and informatics for mass spectrometry-based data, development of new mass spectrometry-based methods and experimental designs.
Level of scholarly involvement will be commensurate with an academic appointment on the non-tenure track; consistent publication and presentation of work are expected.
TEACHING
Participation in instruction in the candidate’s area of expertise.
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC
Participation in appropriate faculty activities (e.g., faculty assembly, department meetings, and faculty committees), professional organizations, and other endeavors is expected.