Assistant /Associate Professor in Research and Addiction

Society for Neuroscience; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine at the University of Maryland Baltimore is seeking tenure-track or tenured faculty members at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates will engage in translational addiction science and collaborate with research teams to advance addiction medicine. The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact addiction research and care in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a terminal degree.
• Interest in translational addiction science is essential.
• Experience in basic science research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the science of addiction medicine.
• Work alongside basic and clinical research teams.
• Focus on therapeutic development and mechanisms of drug exposure.

Skills

Translational addiction science

Research collaboration

Basic science research

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor in Research and Addiction

Employer: University of Maryland Baltimore

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Salary: Up to $140,000 annually with benefits

Closing date: Jul 22, 2025

Job Details

The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting several tenure-track or tenured faculty members at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. We are interested in basic science candidates with a terminal degree who have interests in translational addiction science. Faculty will work alongside basic and clinical research teams to contribute to the broader goal of advancing the science of addiction medicine. Specific areas of interest include:

1. Mechanisms to inform therapeutic development
2. Pain
3. Polysubstance exposure
4. Core mechanisms underlying drug exposures and consequences

Additional focus areas will be considered.

Company

The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine leverages advanced research and clinical care to overcome addiction. The Institute brings together leading addiction experts to foster collaboration and systemic change. Faculty from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, including neuroscientists, physician educators, and clinicians, contribute to research, training, and addiction care, with a focus on evidence-based harm reduction measures.

The Institute aims to improve the lives of Marylanders affected by addiction and to transform addiction research, prevention, treatment, and education across Maryland. It supports the university's mission to improve the human condition and serve the public good.

Company website: https://addiction.umaryland.edu/