Assistant Research Scientist

  • UM07 University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)
  • University of Maryland College Park
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
Veterinary Medicine Department
This rank is generally parallel to Assistant Professor. Appointees shall have demonstrated
superior scientific research ability. The Assistant Research Scientist will be expected to design
and conduct independent research; provide mentorship to students and trainees within the lab;
assist in grant writing and manuscript preparation; assist in peer review; and present findings at
scientific conferences.

Preferred Qualifications:
Creative and highly motivated individuals who have demonstrated productivity in
bacterial genetics, molecular biology, and/or protein biochemistry. Individuals should
have experience with Staphylococcus aureus genetic and molecular biology techniques

Physical Demands:
Perform fine motor tasks and repetitive motions; position self to reach low benches,
floor-level storage, or overhead shelves; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or
crouching; lift, carry, push, or pull laboratory items such as reagent boxes, carboys, waste
containers, and portable equipment; typically up to less than 25 lb.

Preferences: NA


Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

Job Responsibilities:

The Assistant Research Scientist will be expected to design and conduct independent research; provide mentorship to students and trainees within the lab; assist in grant writing and manuscript preparation; and present findings at scientific conferences.


Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Life Sciences field



Preferences: NA

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Required Application Materials: NA

 

Best Consideration Date: 10/30/2025

 

Posting Close Date: NA

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

AGNR-Veterinary Medicine Program

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$65,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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