University of Maryland
Senior Faculty Specialist
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, us, 20741
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:123612
Title:Senior Faculty Specialist
Functional Title:Senior Faculty Specialist
Category Status:15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category:Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
Unit:SVPAAP-Institute for Bioscience & Biotechnology Research
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Applications are invited for a Senior Faculty Specialist position at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR)/University of Maryland in Rockville, MD. This position will provide scientific program coordination for the IBBR, an institute partnership between the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Incumbent will be familiar with the major research programs of the Institute and work closely with the Directors to advance institutional goals. Incumbent will provide scientific program management for the NIST cooperative agreement, MPower Maryland, and other large grant funded initiatives, to include support of program planning and review, liaison with partners, review of grant financials, and scientific and grant reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as point person in support of scientific program planning and coordination for the cross-institutional research community at IBBR, including the NIST cooperative agreement, MPower Maryland, and other large grant funded programs.Prepares periodic reports and creates presentations as requested. Utilizes evaluation methodology and implements tracking. Analyzes results and recommends appropriate action.Works with the scientific leadership in identifying opportunities for program growth and leverage, helps prepare white papers and supports submission of pilot and larger scale federal grant foundation proposals.Contributes to showcasing IBBR programs through the IBBR website, social media and scientific events.IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.IBBR leverages state-of-art integrative methods for bioanalytical, biophysical and structural characterization of biomolecules: cryo-electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, x-ray crystallography, small angle neutron and x-ray scattering and mass spectrometry.IBBR researchers seek to advance therapeutic development, biomanufacturing, and state-of-the-art measurement technologies, to support accelerated delivery of safe and effective medicines to the public.IBBR is a major initiative and supported in part by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State
(MPower)
, an initiative designed to achieve innovation and impact through collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in life sciences/engineering in areas related to structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, biomanufacturing and/or therapeutics
or
have at least 3 years full-time experience as a Faculty Specialist (or similar appointment at another institution), or its equivalent.Prior experience in a research or research administration environment.Experience building and managing stakeholder relationships.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; strong technical writing and editing skills; strong organizational and convening skills.Ability to work productively and collaboratively with diverse scientific teams and leadership; ability to work to a deadline.Preferences:
Preferences:
Ph.D. degree in life sciences or engineering in areas related to structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, biomanufacturing and/or therapeutics.Three (3+) or more years project and/or program management experience on government-funded projects.Knowledge and experience in academic affairs.Possess sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy skills in working with constituencies internal and across the campuses of the different IBBR partners.Possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task as needed, delegating work to others as needed.Ability to routinely and independently navigate processes that address complex situations and problems.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Provide a professional statement highlighting how your experiences/qualifications position you for a role in an administrative program management. This should be submitted under Supplemental Document 1.
Posting Date:08/15/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledYes
Best Consideration Date03/26/2024
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
^Student Posting Contact Information:
Posting Details
Position Number:123612
Title:Senior Faculty Specialist
Functional Title:Senior Faculty Specialist
Category Status:15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category:Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
Unit:SVPAAP-Institute for Bioscience & Biotechnology Research
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Applications are invited for a Senior Faculty Specialist position at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR)/University of Maryland in Rockville, MD. This position will provide scientific program coordination for the IBBR, an institute partnership between the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Incumbent will be familiar with the major research programs of the Institute and work closely with the Directors to advance institutional goals. Incumbent will provide scientific program management for the NIST cooperative agreement, MPower Maryland, and other large grant funded initiatives, to include support of program planning and review, liaison with partners, review of grant financials, and scientific and grant reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as point person in support of scientific program planning and coordination for the cross-institutional research community at IBBR, including the NIST cooperative agreement, MPower Maryland, and other large grant funded programs.Prepares periodic reports and creates presentations as requested. Utilizes evaluation methodology and implements tracking. Analyzes results and recommends appropriate action.Works with the scientific leadership in identifying opportunities for program growth and leverage, helps prepare white papers and supports submission of pilot and larger scale federal grant foundation proposals.Contributes to showcasing IBBR programs through the IBBR website, social media and scientific events.IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.IBBR leverages state-of-art integrative methods for bioanalytical, biophysical and structural characterization of biomolecules: cryo-electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, x-ray crystallography, small angle neutron and x-ray scattering and mass spectrometry.IBBR researchers seek to advance therapeutic development, biomanufacturing, and state-of-the-art measurement technologies, to support accelerated delivery of safe and effective medicines to the public.IBBR is a major initiative and supported in part by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State
(MPower)
, an initiative designed to achieve innovation and impact through collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in life sciences/engineering in areas related to structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, biomanufacturing and/or therapeutics
or
have at least 3 years full-time experience as a Faculty Specialist (or similar appointment at another institution), or its equivalent.Prior experience in a research or research administration environment.Experience building and managing stakeholder relationships.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; strong technical writing and editing skills; strong organizational and convening skills.Ability to work productively and collaboratively with diverse scientific teams and leadership; ability to work to a deadline.Preferences:
Preferences:
Ph.D. degree in life sciences or engineering in areas related to structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, biomanufacturing and/or therapeutics.Three (3+) or more years project and/or program management experience on government-funded projects.Knowledge and experience in academic affairs.Possess sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy skills in working with constituencies internal and across the campuses of the different IBBR partners.Possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task as needed, delegating work to others as needed.Ability to routinely and independently navigate processes that address complex situations and problems.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Provide a professional statement highlighting how your experiences/qualifications position you for a role in an administrative program management. This should be submitted under Supplemental Document 1.
Posting Date:08/15/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledYes
Best Consideration Date03/26/2024
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
^Student Posting Contact Information: