Research Associate

Research Associate

Requisition #: A

Status: Full Time

Type: Non Tenure Track - Full Time

School: School of Medicine

Department/Program: Department of Genetic Medicine

Salary:

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21287

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply:

General Description

The Research Associate (Non-Tenure Track) is a full-time research-focused position that supports ongoing scholarly, scientific, or laboratory projects within the department of Genetic Medicine. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research under the supervision of a principal investigator (PI) or senior faculty member. This position is not part of the tenure-track faculty pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and support research activities, including experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Manage day-to-day operations of research projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory, institutional, and funding requirements.
• Prepare research materials such as protocols, reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication or presentation.
• Assist with grant applications, including literature reviews, preliminary data preparation, and research plan development.
• Maintain research records, laboratory documentation, and project databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, staff, and students; provide training or technical guidance as needed.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards and best practices.

• Participate in research meetings, seminars, and department activities.

• Contribute to the development of new research methods, procedures, or technologies relevant to project goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

PhD in Human Genetics or relevant field

3-4 years of extensive postdoctoral research experience, which demonstrates independent project management, high-level technical or methodoligical expertise and strong productivity

Solid record of peer-reviewed publications usually first author papers, and evidence of ongoing scholarly projects.

Intermidiate field-specific skills in lab techniques, computational/statistical analysis and engineering design/testing

Grant funding experience

Strong communication skills - writing and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with collaborators and interdisciplinary teams

Other preferred skills such as experience in teaching or mentoring, supervising lab personnel and familiarity with lab operations and equipment management

Application Instructions

Please submit your updated CV with bibliography to Karen Reyes via email at

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Salary Range

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