Faculty Specialist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a Faculty Specialist in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, AGNR‑Veterinary Medicine Program. The position focuses on tick‑borne infections and Lyme disease, with access to advanced research facilities, including BSL3 suites.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or related fields and demonstrate potential for excellence in research; best consideration date is 8/7/2026 with a salary range of

Qualifications

• The applicant shall hold a minimum of bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences or relevant areas, and show potential for excellence in research programs on tick‑borne infections focusing on Lyme disease.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical sciences or relevant areas

Job description

Job Description Summary

Faculty Specialist position is available at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland (UMD) College Park, located just outside Washington, DC. The Department of Veterinary Medicine at UMD is home to numerous excellent scientists in the field of human and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases. The department provides an excellent research environment and advanced research facilities, including BSL3/ABSL3 suites, to support cutting‑edge infectious diseases research. The Pal Lab, led by Dr. Utpal Pal, Professor, has an overall research focus on the biology of tick‑borne infections, with a particular emphasis on Lyme disease and host‑pathogen interactions, striving to develop novel strategies for prevention and treatment. The primary research focus of the laboratory is the Borrelia burgdorferi pathogen, which is responsible for Lyme disease, and the Ixodes scapularis deer ticks that harbor and transmit the bacteria.

Physical Demands

• crouching; lift, carry, push, or pull laboratory items such as reagent boxes, carboys, waste containers, and portable equipment; typically up to less than 25 lb.

Minimum Qualifications

The applicant shall hold a minimum of bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences or relevant areas, and show potential for excellence in research programs on tick‑borne infections focusing on Lyme disease.

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Resume
• Three reference with contact information

Best Consideration Date

8/7/2026

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000

Posting Close Date

NA

Open Until Filled

Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

AGNR‑Veterinary Medicine Program

Worker Sub‑Type

Faculty Regular

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I‑9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.