Research Associate - SOM Oncology Program

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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 hold a primary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health.

Applicants must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computational Biology, or Applied Mathematics.
• Experience collaborating with researchers across teams and core services.
• Expertise in modern biostatistics, bioinformatics and/or AI with cancer applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual research or collaborate in group research at an advanced level.
• Develop and interpret data for success in research projects.
• Involvement in clinical trials, abstracts and manuscripts.

Skills

Collaborative biostatistics

Grant writing

Clinical trial design

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics/Computational Biology/Applied Mathematics

Job description

Job Description

The Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Division ofBiostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Department of Epidemiologyand Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicineare recruiting a full-time, non-tenure track, faculty-levelResearch Associate with expertise in biostatistics to join athriving cancer research environment. The successful candidate willbe committed to working with Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Centermembers and will hold a primary appointment in the Department ofEpidemiology and Public Health. Applicants must have a Ph.D. orequivalent in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computational Biology, orMathematics. Primarily, this is a collaborative biostatisticsposition to help support the research infrastructure of the CancerCenter. This will involve working with a number of different cancerresearchers on a range of projects, assisting with experimentaldesign, data analyses, grant development, clinical trials,abstracts and manuscripts. Preference will be given to experiencedindividuals who have 1) demonstrated ability to professionallysupport and manage data analysis projects in collaborative settingsacross teams of researchers and core services, including grantwriting; 2) demonstrated expertise in modern biostatistics,bioinformatics and/or AI methodologies, with cancer-relatedapplications being especially of interest; 3) clinical trialprotocol development expertise is a priority but it can be developed, as it will be a required aspect of the position; 4) arecord of independent and innovative methodological research wouldbe welcomed and supported as well. In sum, the ideal candidate willhave methodological versatility across modern biostatistics andhave a strong demonstrated interest and ability to workcollaboratively.

Qualifications - External

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent inBiostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematicsand should submit a single PDF file containing a short coverletter, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information for threeor more references, up to 3 reprints of representativepublication(s), and a description of collaborative experience andfuture research interests

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or anyother characteristic protected by law or policy. Minorities, women,protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouragedto apply.

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Responsibilities

The appointee ordinarily should hold the doctoral degree in thefield of specialization or have relatively comparable experience.The appointee should be capable of carrying out individual researchor collaborating in group research at the advanced level; should betrained in research procedures; and should have had the experienceand specialized training necessary to develop and interpret datarequired for success in such research projects as may beundertaken. This appointment is made annually, with reappointmentpossible for a maximum of six years.

Qualifications

Doctorate degree in the field of specialization, or have relativelycomparable experience. Capable of carrying out individual researchor collaborating in group research at the advanced level; should betrained in research procedures; and should have had the experienceand specialized training necessary to develop and interpret datarequired for success in such research projects as may beundertaken. May require unrestricted license in the State ofMaryland.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s publichealth, law, and human services university. Six professionalschools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer themajority of health care, human services, and law professionaldegrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’svoice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill inthe communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a publicuniversity and constituent institution of the University System ofMaryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physicallywithin the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily 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 charteredin 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. Itcontinues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedicalresearch enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providingexcellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research,quality patient care and service to improve the health of thecitizens of Maryland and beyond.