UM FIRST Assistant Professor

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking a diverse cohort of faculty focusing on cancer biology and neuroscience to foster inclusive excellence in biomedical research. Hired faculty will receive extensive support, including mentoring and resources aimed at developing their independent research programs while contributing to a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and generous startup packages

Ample laboratory space

Professional development opportunities

Individual and group-based support

Mentoring and career advocacy

Qualifications

• Candidates should have not held or currently hold a tenure track position.
• Must preferably meet criteria for NIH-defined Early Stage Investigators.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vibrant and independent research program.
• Successfully compete for federal research funding.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Independent research program development

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Through a multi-year NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Cohort program grant, The University of Maryland FIRST Program was established to create an environment conducive to supporting highly effective biomedical researchers. In close partnership, both University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) are committed to establishing a home for inclusive excellence.

A diverse group of faculty interested in the advancement of biomedical research will be hired in cohorts of 2-3 until the positions are filled. Faculty hires will be provided with competitive salaries, generous startup packages, and ample laboratory space. UM FIRST faculty will also receive both individual and group-based inter-institutional support including mentoring, career advocacy, and guidance within the research enterprise.

Through this joint program, UMSOM and UMBC are hiring a diverse cohort of faculty working in areas of cancer biology, neuroscience, and microbiology/immunology, which are areas of significant strength at both institutions. UM FIRST will recruit candidates whose research interests align with various departments, institutes, and centers that have demonstrated organizational readiness to promote the advancement of early-career faculty. We anticipate hiring the next cohort in 2024-2025.

In this next recruitment phase, we are particularly interested in hiring individuals to work at UMSOM in the areas of cancer biology and/or neuroscience.

The UM FIRST Program aims to foster inclusive excellence and provide a supportive environment to establish and grow a community and promote individuals who:

• successfully compete for federal research funding
• develop a vibrant and independent research program
• have not held or currently hold a tenure track position
• preferably meet the criteria for NIH-defined Early Stage Investigators
• have a strong commitment to diversity

UM FIRST will provide hired faculty a comprehensive support infrastructure including sponsors, mentors, career coaches, institutional research navigators, targeted instruction for grant-writing, and professional development opportunities to help them mitigate the difficulties often experienced by early career faculty and accelerate the development of their research careers.

Qualifications

All qualified individuals with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are welcome to apply. Because evidence suggests that participation in biomedical research by individuals with diverse lived experiences can help alleviate healthcare disparities, we encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences that may bring new perspectives, including but not limited to race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or socio-economic background.

Please include a cover letter, current CV, research statement, and a personal statement describing how your background or life experiences will help to advance new perspectives in biomedical research or teaching and learning. Inquiries about this position can be submitted here. Interested candidates may apply at the provided link.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, or protected veteran's status. Exceptions are made only as allowed by law.

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