Job Description
The Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are recruiting a full-time, non-tenure track, faculty-level Research Associate with expertise in biostatistics to join a thriving cancer research environment. The successful candidate will be committed to working with Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center members and will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computational Biology, or Mathematics. Primarily, this is a collaborative biostatistics position to help support the research infrastructure of the Cancer Center. This will involve working with a number of different cancer researchers on a range of projects, assisting with experimental design, data analyses, grant development, clinical trials, abstracts and manuscripts. Preference will be given to experienced individuals who have 1) demonstrated ability to professionally support and manage data analysis projects in collaborative settings across teams of researchers and core services, including grant writing; 2) demonstrated expertise in modern biostatistics, bioinformatics and/or AI methodologies, with cancer-related applications being especially of interest; 3) clinical trial protocol development expertise is a priority but it can be developed, as it will be a required aspect of the position; 4) a record of independent and innovative methodological research would be welcomed and supported as well. In sum, the ideal candidate will have methodological versatility across modern biostatistics and have a strong demonstrated interest and ability to work collaboratively.
Qualifications - External
Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics and should submit a single PDF file containing a short cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information for three or more references, up to 3 reprints of representative publication(s), and a description of collaborative experience and future research interests
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Responsibilities
The appointee ordinarily should hold the doctoral degree in the field of specialization or have relatively comparable experience. The appointee should be capable of carrying out individual research or collaborating in group research at the advanced level; should be trained in research procedures; and should have had the experience and specialized training necessary to develop and interpret data required for success in such research projects as may be undertaken. This appointment is made annually, with reappointment possible for a maximum of six years.
Qualifications
Doctorate degree in the field of specialization, or have relatively comparable experience. Capable of carrying out individual research or collaborating in group research at the advanced level; should be trained in research procedures; and should have had the experience and specialized training necessary to develop and interpret data required for success in such research projects as may be undertaken. May require unrestricted license in the State of Maryland.
About Us
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.
Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package
About the Team
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.
