Berkeley, California
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Fullerton, California
Los Angeles, California
Posted: 23-Oct-25
Location: MD
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 495076
| Application Instructions: | Apply via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/174426 | ||
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| Department: | Biological Sciences | ||
| About the Position: | Position Description: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and ambitious researcher to join the group. The Faculty Research Assistant will assist in the implementation of scientific studies that investigate the role of the aging tumor microenvironment on melanoma progression, metastasis and therapy resistance. The research assistant will help with the day-to-day operations of the lab, carry out or assist other personnel with experiments, assist with collecting and analyzing data, and supervising the work of undergraduates. Primary duties will involve mouse work, genetic silencing approaches, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry microscopy, and other cell and molecular biology techniques as well as laboratory organization and ordering. The candidate will meet regularly with Dr. Gretchen Alicea to plan experiments and discuss results, and they will also be expected to present their data at group meetings. This position will support the laboratory’s research objectives by improving productivity and promote the department’s mission to produce high-quality research and help with undergraduate research training. Qualifications:
Salary Range: $47,000-$53,000, commensurate with experience The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. | ||
| Screening of Applications Begins: | Review of application materials will happen on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled. | ||
| Background Screening Statement: | A background check will be required. | ||
| Benefits: | UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.
See benefits summary for detailed information. | ||
| About UMBC: | UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership. Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).
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| Equal Opportunity Statement: | UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. | ||
| Title IX: | As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. | ||
| Accommodation: | If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. | ||
