Research Associate (Bio- and Nano-Technology Center), Non-Tenure Track
Research Associate (Bio- and Nano-Technology Center), Non-Tenure Track
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$ 70000 - 90000
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Pharmaceutical Sciences Molecular Medicine Biomedical Engineering) with relevant experience.
- Experience with nanoparticle formulation immunology techniques such as primary cell isolation and culture flow cytometry and ELISA bioinformatics for biomolecular corona analysis and in vitro and in vivo nanomedicine evaluation approaches is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to design experimental approaches research studies collection procedures and data analysis.
- Knowledge of nanoparticle formulation-based techniques including single/double-emulsion and microfluidics-related techniques; including purification techniques like tangential flow filtration.
- Knowledge of in vivo models of inflammation including LPS-induced endotoxemia cecal ligation and puncture EAE allergic airway disease.
- Bioinformatics associated with mass spectrometry-based techniques including nanoparticle-biomolecular corona analysis.
- Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
- Knowledge of theoretical conceptual and writing support on research analysis and findings.
- Excellent communication organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently perform or lead research activities.
How to Apply:
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes a letter of intent (0) curriculum vitae a one-page statement of research experience/objectives and the names and contact information of at least three references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation. In addition to applying online interested candidates may also send application materials to:
Ryan Pearson PhD
Chair Research Associate Search Committee
Associate Professor
Director Bio- and Nano Technology Center
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
20 N Pine Street N525
Baltimore MD 21201
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Salary Range
Research Associate: $70000 - $90000. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness work/life balance and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year paid holidays personal leave unlimited accrual of sick time and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
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The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is conducting an open search for a Research Associate non-tenure track in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The primary scope of the position is to perform and coordinate experimental research under the direction of Dr. Ryan Pearson Director of the Bio- and Nano-Technology Center (BNTC). Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the areas of drug delivery immune engineering microfluidics multi-omics biomolecular corona studies and analysis andin vitro and in vivo evaluation of delivery systems.
This is a full-time non-tenure track 12-month faculty appointment based at the Baltimore Campus located in Baltimore Maryland. This position requires scholarly activity training and mentoring of students and the ability to engage in the application of drug delivery and immune engineering approaches to research studies.
The University of Maryland Baltimore campus houses schools of Pharmacy Medicine Nursing Social Work Law and Dentistry. Additionally the School of Pharmacy has a satellite campus at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville Maryland. The University of Maryland enjoys an excellent established record of accomplishment of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations with the other professional schools on campus.
Supervisory Controls
This position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Reporting responsibility is to the Director of the Bio- and Nano-Technology Center.
Essential Functions
- Support the research and administrative needs of the BNTC.
- Increase the visibility and collaborative projects between UMB investigators and the BNTC.
- Design and perform research projects analyze and interpret findings develop conclusions write reports prepare presentations of relevant findings and conclusions.
- Summarize edit and prepare manuscripts presentations and proposals.
- Train and mentor students and postdocs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Scholarship
Engage in scholarly activity in areas of interest. Scholarly activity is defined broadly and includes for example drug delivery biomaterial synthesis nanoparticle-biomolecular corona analysis data analysis and informatics for nanoparticle and immunology-centric data development of new drug delivery-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 training and mentoring of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
Service to the University School and Public
Participate in service contributions to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science programs through serving on appropriate committees.
Participation in appropriate faculty activities (e.g. faculty assembly department meetings and BNTC committees) professional organizations and other endeavors is expected.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
