Research Associate, SOM Oncology Program
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
About the Role
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 be committed to working with Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center members and will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with experimental design.
- Data analyses.
- Grant development.
- Clinical trials.
- Abstracts and manuscripts.
- Professionally support and manage data analysis projects in collaborative settings across teams of researchers and core services.
- Carry out individual research or collaborate in group research at an advanced level.
- Be trained in research procedures.
- Develop and interpret data required for success in research projects.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Expertise in modern biostatistics, bioinformatics, and/or AI methodologies.
- Experience with cancer-related applications is of interest.
- Clinical trial protocol development expertise is a priority (can be developed).
- Methodological versatility across modern biostatistics.
- Strong demonstrated interest and ability to work collaboratively.
- May require unrestricted license in the State of Maryland.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics.
- Demonstrated ability to professionally support and manage data analysis projects in collaborative settings.
- A record of independent and innovative methodological research would be welcomed and supported.
Application Requirements
- Submit a single PDF file containing:
- A short cover letter.
- A detailed curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three or more references.
- Up to 3 reprints of representative publication(s).
- A description of collaborative experience and future research interests.
About the University of Maryland, Baltimore
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year. Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
About the University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM)
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.