Research Associate (Non-Tenure Track)
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD 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 select candidate will engage in laboratory research with activities funded by the NIH. This position involves independent research projects and research projects in collaboration with lab members and external collaborators. The research associate will also help supervise graduate students and coordinate other lab research projects.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. COMMITMENT to DIVERSITYWe 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 equality 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
- Lead independent project research studies in collaboration with the PI. Maintain laboratory records including well-organized electronic data files. Present results to the PI and contribute to discussions and direction of studies in the lab. Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various computer software applications. Prepare manuscripts, reports, reviews, and summaries. Assist in writing, editing, providing feedback for grant proposals, funding applications. Present research findings at national meetings. Provide oversight to the day-to-day operations in the lab to keep the lab functioning optimally. Orient new students to the lab. Develop policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation, and for ordering supplies. Identify and address issues and deficiencies and implement effective solutions. Coordinate with the system administrator to ensure continued operation and optimal usage of the lab computer equipment including high performance computing clusters. Troubleshoot problems with experiments, equipment, or other issues that may arise. Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Demonstrate laboratory procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field. Minimum of two years post-doctoral training is required. Candidate must have skills in computer programming with Python and Shell scripts. Knowledge and research experience with advanced molecular dynamics simulation techniques and quantum mechanical calculations are required. Knowledge in computer-aided structure-based drug discovery is required. Knowledge and experience with machine learning is required. Experience with bioinformatics tools is desired. Experience with constant pH molecular dynamics is desired. A solid record of publication in peer-reviewed journals is expected. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are a must.
- Skilled in designing and conducting studies based on molecular dynamics simulations and quantum mechanical calculations. Ability to network with and provide information to relevant groups and individuals. Ability to work in collegial fashion with members in the lab. Provide guidance and consultation to resolve issues. Ability to independently perform research in a laboratory setting. Ability to lead several research activities in parallel Skilled in data analysis using Python programs and machine learning tools. Ability to diagnose software installation issues. Ability to design research studies and prepare technical reports and manuscripts. Meticulous attention to details. Excellent analytical skills. Teamwork and Interpersonal skills.
Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job Posting: Jul 25, 2022
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
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Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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