Assistant Research Professor

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is seeking an Assistant Research Professor to focus on process characterization and control for biomanufacturing. The role involves coordinating with collaborators, leading research projects, and training students.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and at least 3 years of experience in bioprocess characterization. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000, along with university benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in bioengineering, biochemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of prior experience in bioprocess characterization, monitoring, and modeling.
• Experience managing research projects and providing training in research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interactions with internal and external collaborators.
• Lead own novel research projects and provide consultation.
• Support and train internal students and postdocs.

Skills

Bioprocess characterization

Research project management

Training in research techniques

Process monitoring technologies

Education

Ph.D. in bioengineering or related fields

Job description

About IBBR

IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. IBBR leverages state‑of‑the‑art integrative methods for bioanalytical, biophysical and structural characterization of biomolecules, including cryo‑electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, X‑ray crystallography, small angle neutron and X‑ray scattering, and mass spectrometry. The goal is to advance therapeutic development, biomanufacturing, and measurement technologies to support accelerated delivery of safe and effective medicines.

Position: Assistant Research Professor

Area of process characterization, modeling (digital twin) and control for biomanufacturing, with a focus on mammalian cell bioprocesses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interactions with internal and external collaborators and facility users.
• Lead own novel research projects and provide consultation, assistance, and collaboration on projects with facility users.
• Support and train internal students and postdocs, as well as external users from other institutions.
• Develop and evaluate upstream and downstream processes; study effects of process modifications on product CQAs using the NISTCHO testbed and its product, the cNISTmAb.
• Explore new process monitoring technologies for upstream analysis, such as new probes for in‑line and at‑line monitoring.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in bioengineering, biochemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of prior experience in bioprocess characterization, monitoring, and modeling.
• Experience managing research projects, drafting reports and proposals, representing research programs to external stakeholders, and providing training in research techniques.

Application Materials

• Personal Research Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References (no emails sent from the system)

Salary & Benefits

Regular Faculty salary range: $110,000 – $130,000. Benefits summary available at the university’s benefits portal.

Employment Eligibility

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I‑9) and comply with university hiring regulations.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.