Research Associate

Position Title Research Associate: Pharmaceutical Sciences Job Type Staff Position Information The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a Research Associate position immediately. This is a grant funded, full-time, exempt position with benefits. UMES is located in rural Maryland and is one of America's most beautiful campuses. UMES is committed to providing high quality programs in an ethnically diverse environment and to prepare students who will serve and shape the global economy. UMES is a growing, primarily residential university with learning, discovery and engagement missions. The university recognizes its responsibility for developing human potential, enriching cultural expressions, and sharing its expertise with individuals, businesses, and educational, governmental and non-governmental organizations. The learning, discovery and engagement foci are in accordance with UMES' legacy and mission as Maryland's 1890 Land-Grant Institution. The School of Pharmacy and Health Professions currently consists of the following departments: Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Rehabilitation Services. The UMES School of Pharmacy has been approved by the Maryland Board of Regents and obtained full accreditation since 2013. Responsibilities Contributes to the research activities, including designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, and summarizing research results for publication, under the supervision of a Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty member in the Cancer Pharmacology Lab. Additional responsibilities, including supervising and assisting graduate students as they conduct experiments (in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and/or medicinal chemistry), and ensuring compliance with all safety procedures in accordance with University policy, and performing other related duties as assigned. Teaching opportunities may be available in the Pharmacy program and/or Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate program at UMES. Classification 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Required Qualifications Ph.D. or M.D. with expertise in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or Pharmacology. Preferred Qualifications Special techniques such as mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA isolation, quantitative PCR/RT-PCR, protein extraction, Western Blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescent assays, chromatin IP, protein-protein interaction, genomics/bioinformatics, in-vivo animal models, etc. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Self-motivated and goal-oriented individuals are encouraged to apply for this position. Certifications/Registrations N/A EEO Statement UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship. FLSA Exempt Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S00293P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process Review of resumes will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research expertise and experiences, and the names of three current, professional references to include e-mail address and telephone number. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Peter Wang, E-mail: Telephone: All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship. Job Posting Link