Postdoctoral Fellowship: Community-Engaged Research; CEnR

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research's (PSHOR) PATIENTS Program has an exciting Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity. Fellows within P‑SHOR provide multidisciplinary, advanced training and prepare fellows for positions in academia, government, the pharmaceutical industries, and consulting. Training includes, but is not limited to, mentored research, grant writing, and teaching experiences.

Discipline: Community‑Engaged Research (CEnR)

Location: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD

Start date: Negotiable – Flexible through August 2026

Salary: $62,232 – $75,564 (Commensurate with NIH stipend levels, education, and experience)

Benefits summary: For more information regarding benefits for postdoctoral fellows, please visit the UMB Benefits Summary.

The PATIENTS Program ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) seeks applicants with qualitative research training to conduct community‑research (CEnR) with activities funded by AHRQ, FDA, NIH, PCORI, the pharmaceutical industry, and foundations. Training includes mentored research and manuscript and grant‑writing experiences; optional activities include coursework in CEnR or patient‑centered outcomes research (PCOR). Fellows interact extensively with community partners as well as other researchers as part of the portfolio of over 20 projects supported by The PATIENTS Program, including those under the direction of Principal Investigators

C. Daniel Mullins (primary), Claudia Baquet, Jasmine K. Cooper, Hillary Edwards, and Michelle Medeiros.

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree and qualitative research training and or experience. Eligible candidates should have strong focus‑group/key‑informant interviewing and qualitative analysis skills and an ability to work across diverse community settings. Candidates should have excellent communication, organizational, writing skills, and time‑management skills. Experience with CEnR or community‑based participatory research (CBPR) among underserved populations is desired.

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae (CV), writing sample, and three (3) letters of recommendation to Taleo requisition #250000S6. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the selected candidates are identified. The start date is flexible through August 2026.

If there are any questions, please contact the PATIENTS Program at UMB (patientsryland.edu).

Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement, the School conducts cutting‑edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well‑being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.

• Respect & Integrity
• Well‑Being & Sustainability
• Equity & Justice
• Innovation & Discovery

We believe every person brings with them unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives and we value these differences. One of our best opportunities to deliver a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and focused on equality is to hire candidates who share these values.

The successful candidate for this position will be able to describe and demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as how they contribute to a respectful, positive workplace.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran’s status, or any other legally protected classification.