"Postdoctoral Fellowship: Community-Engaged Research (CEnR)"

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research's (PSHOR) PATIENTS Program has an exciting Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity. Fellowships within P-SHOR provide multidisciplinary, advanced training and prepare fellows for positions in academia, government, the pharmaceutical industries, and consulting. Training includes, but is not limited to, mentored research, grant writing, and teaching experiences.

Discipline: Community-Engaged Research (CEnR)

Location: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD

Start date: Negotiable - Flexible through August 2026

Salary: $62,232 - $75,564 (Commensurate with NIH stipend levels, education, and experience)

Benefits: https://www.umaryland.edu/hrs/benefits/

The PATIENTS Program (www.patients.umaryland.edu) at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) seeks applicants with qualitative research training to conduct community-research (CEnR) with activities funded by AHRQ, FDA, NIH, PCORI, the pharmaceutical industry, and foundations. Training includes mentored research and manuscript and grant-writing experiences; optional activities include coursework in CEnR or patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR). Fellows interact extensively with community partners as well as other researchers as part of the portfolio of over 20 projects supported by The PATIENTS Program, including those under the direction of Principal Investigators C. Daniel Mullins (primary), Claudia Baquet, Jasmine K. Cooper, Hillary Edwards, and Michelle Medeiros.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree and qualitative research training and/or experience. Eligible candidates should have strong focus group/key informant interviewing and qualitative analysis skills and an ability to work across diverse community settings. Candidates should have excellent communication, organizational, writing skills, and time-management skills. Experience with CEnR or community-based participatory research (CBPR) among underserved populations is desired.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae (CV), writing sample, and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Taleo requisition #250000S6. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the selected candidates are identified. The start date is flexible through August 2026. If there are any questions, please contact the PATIENTS Program at UMB (patients@rx.umaryland.edu).

About the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy: Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement, the School conducts cutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.

UMB Core Values: Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

Commitment to Diversity: We believe every person brings with them unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives and we value these differences. The successful candidate for this position will be able to describe and demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as how they contribute to a respectful, positive workplace.