Tenure-Track Physician, Scientist or Physician-Scientist ()

() The University of Maryland is recruiting for a tenure-track physician scientist or physician-scientist with expertise in real world data and novel clinical trial design / execution with particular emphasis on oncology sciences to serve in the role of Director of Cancer Research in the Center for Real World Data / Adaptive Clinical Trials at the University of Maryland-Institute for Health Computing (UM-IHC) and Assistant Director for Learning Health System and Pragmatic Oncology Research at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC).

The UM-IHC is a large-scale initiative focusing on computational and analytical methods to build a learning health system for improving the quality of life and longevity of the citizens of Maryland. The UM-IHC located in North Bethesda MD is a collaborative effort of the University of Maryland Baltimore the University of Maryland College Park and the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) funded with initial grants from the State of Marylands MPower initiative and Montgomery County MD. A major focus of the Institute is to advance the utilization and clinical relevance of real-world clinical data which is based on the supposition that little information is available at present to guide the management of patients outside the highly structured environment that defines traditional clinical trials. By decentralizing clinical research participation in the clinical research enterprise among under-represented and underserved communities can be amplified thereby generating data on health and human disease that is representative of the various communities at hand.

Faculty applying should be experienced in clinical research with allied expertise in real world evidence novel clinical trial design (such as adaptive and pragmatic studies) and a deep understanding of one or more clinical domains. They should have experience leading a research program with a record of accomplishment in securing independent extramural funding and publishing senior author manuscripts. Qualified candidates are researchers who are already exploring how data science can be merged with clinical trial methodologies in the context of a multi-site health system to facilitate large-scale trials. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and mentor staff and fellows within the UM-IHC and may provide clinical service in their selected field.

The role of Director of Cancer Research in the Center for Real World Data / Adaptive Clinical Trials will emphasize three elements :

A. Team building that includes :

• Existing UM-IHC members specializing in population health community health and clinical content
• Existing UM-IHC data analysts and database engineers with direct access to the UMMS database and unique expertise in artificial intelligence machine learning bioinformatics and biostatistics
• Highly qualified external candidates that will fortify a multi-disciplinary team that includes nursing sciences clinical trial statistical sciences and other allied roles

B. Infrastructure expansion :

C. Completion of Adaptive / Pragmatic Clinical Research

UMGCCC :

The role of Assistant Director for Learning Health System and Pragmatic Oncology Research at UMGCCC includes the following responsibilities :

The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is $300797(min) and $450000 (max). The referenced salary range reflects base pay which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicines good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidates geographic location skills work experience internal equity market conditions education / training and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness work / life balance and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year paid holidays personal leave unlimited accrual of sick time and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. You are also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.

Qualified candidates will contribute to the research teaching and / or clinical missions of the University sustain an externally funded individual research program consistent with the School of Medicines vision and enhance research opportunities for other School of Medicine faculty and trainees. If the candidate will provide patient care through clinical responsibilities a medical degree from a recognized accredited university (or foreign equivalent) is required and candidates must be BC / BE and eligible for a license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.

For immediate consideration please send a cover letter and current CV as well as contact information of three references. Though not required candidates are also invited to include a perspe ctive statement on equity diversity inclusion and civility.

UMB has been ranked multiple times in Forbes Americas Best Large Employers Survey (most recently in 2025) and has also been honored as a Best Employer for Diversity inand 2024 also by Forbes. The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023.

UMB is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the recruitment process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1