Assistant Professor, Center for Advanced Microbiome Research and Innovation

University of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

11-50 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor position at the Center for Advanced Microbiome Research and Innovation (CAMRI) focuses on advancing microbiome science through innovative research. The role involves applying multi-omics approaches to understand the human microbiome's functional roles in health and disease, particularly in areas like cancer, viral infections, and women's health. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative research environment, leveraging state-of-the-art technology and resources to drive transformative discoveries in microbiome research.

Responsibilities

• Establish a funded research program focused on microbiome studies.
• Engage in mentoring and teaching activities.
• Contribute to the service missions of CAMRI, IGS, and UMSOM.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers across disciplines to enhance research outcomes.
• Utilize advanced computational tools and bioinformatics to analyze microbiome data.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in medical or biological sciences, including immunology, microbiology, chemistry, or computational biology.
• Strong background in analyzing and integrating biological systems data.
• Demonstrated potential to establish a funded research program.
• Experience in mentoring and teaching.

Nice-to-haves

• Research experience in academia, industry, or government.
• Ability to leverage federal and non-federal funding sources for research.

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art genomics resources and advanced computational infrastructure.
• Opportunities for cross-disciplinary clinical research with the University of Maryland Medical Center.