Research Associate - SOM Oncology Program

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.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a
disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during
any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You
may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only
inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation
will be responded to from this email address.

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in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals
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information.

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.