*POSITION OVERVIEW* The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) is seeking two or more early investigators to serve in the Research Section within the Department of Emergency Medicine. The goal for these individuals are to assist the Director with building a federally funded research program, consistent with departmental and School of Medicine long-term goals. They will develop and sustain ongoing collaborative relationships with research leadership throughout the department and the School of Medicine. In addition, these individuals will assist in the recruitment of faculty, staff, and educators whose backgrounds will further contribute to development of inquiry and translational investigation within the department. The successful candidates will be responsible for developing their own independent research grants. Additionally, they will be asked to work with the residency program director to ensure that emergency medicine residents are exposed to a robust and relevant clinical science didactic curriculum. They will work with other faculty in collaborative investigations and to provide oversight of the resident research experience. The successful candidates will be asked to increase the involvement of the clinical faculty in the department’s research program. Importantly, they will be asked to develop and implement a plan to increase the department’s NIH funding base. They should serve as research mentor within the department, aiding clinical faculty who wish to develop their research portfolio into an important and sustainable part of their career. *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* · Establish and sustain externally funded individual research programs that are consistent with the department and School of Medicine vision. The research program emphasis should support the concept of research that enhances the quality and delivery of healthcare. We are especially interested in projects focused on inflammatory pathways. Special consideration will be given to investigators who have research programs involving extracellular vesicles and their roles in human health disorders. · Serve as mentors for residents, fellows, and other investigators within the Department of Emergency Medicine. · Actively participate in national forums and meetings to enhance the visibility of clinical and translational research efforts within the department and the School of Medicine, with presentations at national meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals. · Lead, develop, and coordinate efforts to enhance opportunities for research among the clinical departments. University of Maryland Baltimore (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 *QUALIFICATIONS* Education and Experience · MD, PhD, or MD/PhD is required. · Strong history of research activities, with clear potential for obtaining federal grant support, including funding through NIH. · Accomplished academic record sufficient to fulfill the University of Maryland criteria for assistant professor level faculty appointment. /The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply./ **Job:** **Faculty* **Organization:** **School of Medicine - Clinical Departments* **Title:** *Research Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *240001LD*