Senior Faculty Specialist.

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129180
Title: Senior Faculty Specialist
Functional Title: Senior Faculty Specialist.
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: AGNR-Nutrition and Food Science
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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Senior Faculty Specialist will work at the Methods and Application of Food Composition Laboratory coordinating an NIH-funded research program evaluating the ingredient content (through chemical analysis) and performance quality of dietary supplements.
The Senior Faculty Specialist will lead a team studying the ingredient content and performance of dietary supplements for the Dietary Supplement Ingredient Database (DSID). The Senior Faculty Specialist will also coordinate research efforts with other USDA labs, academic labs, other federal agencies, and industry.
This position requires the ability to manage technical personnel, to coordinate multiple project areas simultaneously, and to manage the annual budget.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field.


Experience:
  • 8 years of relevant experience to education.
  • Experience in research management, complex data analysis, and management of laboratory testing required.
  • Statistical experience and experience writing manuscripts required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical thinking skills required.
  • Excellent decision making and problem-solving abilities required.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Expertise in dietary supplement research, research management, complex data analysis, statistics and writing manuscripts.
  • MS in Science or a related field.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 02/20/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 02/23/2024
Physical Demands
Most of the work will be working at a computer or attending meetings.
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.

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