Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine (CTEM) Faculty Position

University of Maryland Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid leave package

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking faculty members at the Assistant Professor level or higher in the Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine. Candidates should possess a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, with an emphasis in neurodevelopment, neurotrauma, or related fields.

The role offers competitive salaries ranging from $170,000 to $275,000, depending on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits including paid leave and tuition remission for employees and their dependents.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research relevant to the center's focus areas.
• A strong record of acquiring research funding is essential.
• Mentorship will be provided for new faculty to ensure academic success.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent research programs within the center's focus areas.
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff in a highly collaborative environment.
• Participate in mentoring students and junior colleagues.

Skills

Research excellence in neurodevelopment or neurotrauma

Strong record of scholarly activity

Ability to obtain funding

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

Job Description

University of Maryland, Baltimore, Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine

The University of Maryland, Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine (CTEM) is expanding the diversity of its faculty by recruiting several faculty members, preferably at the Assistant Professor rank but higher ranks considered. We are interested in PhD, MD, or MD/PhD candidates whose research complements the pillars of the center's strengths in three areas: 1) neurodevelopment and psychiatric disorders, 2) neurotrauma and brain injury, and 3) neurodegeneration and aging. Rank and tenure status will be dependent on the candidate's qualifications, which should include a strong record of scholarly activity and funding.

Qualifications

New faculty will be actively mentored to achieve success in an exceptionally collaborative environment comprised of strongly productive research programs, state-of-the-art equipment, and outstanding core facilities. We offer highly competitive salary and recruitment packages.

Candidates should submit the following as a single PDF: curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests and vision, and contact information for three references. Candidates should submit their application to the CTEM Search Committee via the following email: [e-mail]. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher; however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience.

Expected Salary Range: $170,000 to $275,000. The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 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; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB 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. We encourage applications from a broad range of applicants with diverse backgrounds and life experiences that may bring new perspectives to biomedical research, including but not limited to lived experiences and perspectives on race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity of expression, physical or mental disability, or socio-economic backgrounds, among others.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at https://www.umaryland.edu/jobs/ and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this address.