Assistant, Associate, and Professor Faculty

Company: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Job Description:

Under new leadership, the University of Maryland School of Medicine is expanding its program in aging - and population health and invites promising candidates to apply for Assistant, Associate, and Professor Faculty positions within the Division of Gerontology of the School's Department of Epidemiology and - Public Health (EPH). Several open positions exist to recruit faculty with strong commitment to research - at a variety of career stages, who are interested in transdisciplinary research in aging, epidemiology, population health, and related areas. Those applying and interested in new leadership positions may also - be considered for Director, Division of Gerontology in EPH; Director the campus-wide Center for - Research on Aging; and a leadership role in the Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center - (GRECC) in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Generous and competitive salary and start-up packages - commensurate with career stage and experience will be provided. -
The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health is home to strong and innovative research programs - in gerontology, cancer epidemiology, genomic and infectious disease epidemiology, translational - toxicology, biostatistics and bioinformatics, preventive medicine, and health disparities and population - health. -
The Division of Gerontology hosts multidisciplinary research projects that span topics such as hip - fracture recovery, cognitive functioning, Parkinson's Disease, HIV and aging, women's health, chronic - care and disease management, trauma and emergency care, and methods for studying older persons. - Collaboration with other faculty in the department, across the School of Medicine and UM Campuses, - and the VA is encouraged. Within the division there is ample opportunity to teach, train, and mentor the - next generation of scientists (pre- and post-doctoral) across the fields of epidemiology, gerontology, and - health care policy, medical students, and students in other professional schools. The division also is - home to a National Institute on Aging Training Grant in the Epidemiology of Aging. -
The Center for Research on Aging aims to enhance involvement and collaboration among faculty at the - University's six professional schools (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, social work, and law), and - expand the conduct of interdisciplinary research and research training in gerontology through - collaborations among investigators in aging research in Maryland. The Center is university-wide and has - its administrative home in the EPH Division of Gerontology. -
In addition, the Center for Research on Aging is administrative home to the Claude D. Pepper Older - Americans Independence Center, in partnership with the Department of Medicine's Division of - Gerontology , Geriatrics, and Palliative Medicine, and the Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical - Center in the adjoining VA Medical Center. -
The department is seeking candidates who demonstrate a commitment to the University's Mission and - Core Values. The department seeks to hire candidates who will contribute to an inclusive and supportive - environment and who meet the following criteria:

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• Recognized or emerging leader with a passion for transdisciplinary research, collaborative - teamwork, and community-based participation in the epidemiological study of aging and - gerontology -
  
• Research scientists who are leading and/or collaborating on funded projects, or who are on a - path to advancing research in aging with new funding; and -
  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and - experiences. -
  
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  • Envision the development of a vibrant and independent research program; -
    
  • Possess innovative and creative ideas to approaching the future of research on aging. Qualifications: - -
    
    Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) with experience collaborating in an interdisciplinary - research setting, background in epidemiology, population health, and/or gerontology or related area. A record of extramural research funding is required of those entering above the assistant professor rank. - Due to the diverse nature of the work of the department, we welcome those with nontraditional career -pathways to apply. -
    If interested in applying, please submit the following items to search committee chair, Dr. Jay Magaziner, - c/o Special Projects Coordinator Erin Walton at -, and include the - subject line: Research on Aging Recruitment 2023. -
    - Letter of interest which highlights your -
    
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    • Leadership goals if interested in being considered for a leadership position -
      
    • Current CV -
      
    • Contact information for at least three individuals willing to provide references -
      
      The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and - educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, - national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, - marital status, or protected veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train, and promote employees - and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without - consideration to the aforementioned categories. See more... -
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