Basic Sciences Assistant Professor

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position. We seek a collaborative and accomplished academic investigator with a strong commitment to translational research.

The successful candidate will lead and advance a translational research program focused on the development and application of a nonhuman primate model of inflammation in baboons. This work is central to elucidating the mechanisms of inflammation and its impact on maternal and fetal outcomes.

The Assistant Professor will design and execute innovative research studies, maintain precise and comprehensive scientific records, and ensure full compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory requirements. The role requires both independent initiative and active collaboration with multidisciplinary teams spanning basic, translational, and clinical research domains.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-impact research that advances maternal-fetal health, while supporting the broader academic mission of research, education, and service within the department.

Campus/School Information

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the state's public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. UMB enrolls over 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools—medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and social work—and an interdisciplinary Graduate School. The university's dynamic campus is in the heart of downtown Baltimore, providing access to a diverse and vibrant urban environment with close proximity to government agencies, major health institutions, and research partners.

Position Information

Position Title: Basic Sciences Assistant Professor
Department/Division/School: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences/Basic Sciences/University of Maryland School of Medicine
Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Qualifications:

• PhD
• At least 2 years in one of the following fields: embryonic development, cardiac development and disease, neural tube development, molecular biology, and epigenetics
• Candidates have an established federal grant portfolio that can be transferred to the University of Maryland
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation within a complex academic medical center

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter – Outlining professional interests and alignment with UMB's mission.
2. Curriculum Vitae – Including a list of publications, grants, and academic achievements.
3. List of References – Names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled: Yes