Maryland: Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Assistant Professor
Job ID: 4279991
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Company Name: University of Maryland, Baltimore, The Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Job Function: Research
Entry Level: Yes
Job Type: Full-Time
Location(s): Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
Posted: March 13, 2008
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: Graduate Degree
Min Experience: 1-2 Years
Required Travel: 0-10%
Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 (Yearly Salary)

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Contact Person: Denise Orwig, Ph.D.


Job Description
The Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, is seeking an assistant professor for an NIA-funded study of caregivers of hip fracture patients. The successful candidate will assume leadership in coordinating collaborative research, including project coordination, questionnaire development, field management, data analysis, manuscript development, and grant writing. The person selected will also assume other coordination responsibilities in the Baltimore Hip Studies Program, a multifaceted research program dedicated to studying and enhancing recovery from hip fracture.



The Division has ongoing gerontologic research programs in hip fracture, osteoporosis, long-term care, women’s health, and methods for studying older persons conducted within a multidisciplinary research environment. For additional information about our faculty and research activities, please go to http://medschool.umaryland.edu/Epidemiology/div_ger.asp



Education and Experience:

A doctoral degree (PhD or comparable degree) in epidemiology, behavioral or social science, or gerontology is highly desirable. Interest in pursuing research in gerontology required and experience in the design and management of evidence based studies in an academic setting is also highly desirable.

Submit CV and letter highlighting qualifications and interests to:

Denise Orwig, Ph.D.

Associate Director, Baltimore Hip Studies

Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology

Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

University of Maryland, Baltimore

660 W. Redwood St., Howard Hall 200

Baltimore, Maryland 21201



For best consideration letters of interest should be submitted by April 15, 2008


The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.