Research Associate (non-tenure faculty position)

The newly formed Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis (CBOTH) at the University of Maryland - Baltimore seeks applicants for a (non-tenure track) junior Faculty position (Research Associate, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine) that will direct a Small Animal Surgery and Physiology (SASAP) core resource. The position will primarily support experimental models that focus on (but not be limited) cardio-pulmonary and vascular physiology and oxygen transport at the whole organism, isolated organ and tissue level. Significant experience and technical mastery in small animal surgical preparations (rodent, hamster, rabbit) is a requirement. The SASAP core director will support ~ 8-10 CBOTH PIs and serve as a consultant in protocol design as well as support each stage of experimental preparation and data analysis. The core is fully equipped with a full array of state of the art anesthetic and surgical instrumentation and will also be supported by a laboratory technician who will be supervised by the faculty member. While not a requirement, the SASAP Core Director will have the opportunity to pursue independent research related to the CBOTH mission, and to submit for independent funding. The position will be integrated into comprehensive scientific environment at the newly formed UMB Research Center – with immersive interaction involving multiple research teams focused upon Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis.

Essential functions:

• Consult with CBOTH PIs to design small animal protocols.
• Prepare IACUC submissions and manage regulatory needs of the SASAP Core
• Perform or train CBOTH staff to perform small animal surgery, including survival models.
• complex vascular access, telemetry, invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• models: CLP, nephrectomy, intravital preparations, etc.
• organ preparations: isolated perfused lung, heart and vessel

• Compile and analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications (Graphpad Prism, Excel, LabChart [or equivalent])
• Perform in-depth literature research, prepare high impact peer-reviewed manuscripts, and contribute to grant proposals.
• Present findings at team meetings
• Perform administrative duties such as training, mentoring and guiding students and/or other laboratory staff; assist in developing policies, procedures, protocols and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; manage SASAP budget
• Supervise laboratory technician assigned to SASAP core (animal colony support, equipment maintenance, supply/inventory management)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD. In Physiology or a related field,
• 5-10 Y experience involving the majority of above activities
• Be able to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic research environment
• Have very strong oral and written communication skills
• Work well in a team environment and in a collaborative setting

To apply, candidates should send (1) a cover letter (describing their experience, goals, and reasons for interest in this position), (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the contact information of three references as a single combined PDF to Dr. Doctor (adoctor@som.umaryland.edu).