Research Associate: Pediatric Surgery
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · Posted October 30, 2026
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About the job
The Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate. Under the direction of Dr. Kimberly Lumpkins, the successful candidate will support and develop the clinical, translational, and educational research interests of the division as a core team member. Interested candidates should email their CV and two professional references to Dr. Lumpkins at klumpkins@som.umaryland.edu .
The successful candidate should be able to:
Cultivate scientific inquiries from initiation to completion
Work collaboratively across departments and institutions
Be involved in the research training of student and resident learners
Effectively balance a portfolio of projects spanning several academic disciplines
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD
Strong scientific writing skills are essential
Prior experience with drafting IRB protocols and/or grant writing preferred
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD
Strong scientific writing skills are essential
Prior experience with drafting IRB protocols and/or grant writing preferred