Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor - GRANT-FUNDED

Society for Conservation Biology; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is seeking qualified candidates for grant-funded research faculty positions in marine science. The successful applicant will engage in significant marine research, oversee graduate students, and secure external funding. This role offers the opportunity for multiple-year appointments and salary augmentation through teaching. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate a strong research background.

Qualifications

• Proven record of research accomplishment through publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Secure source of external funding for salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Engage in marine-related research and oversee significant research areas.
• Bring in extramural grants to support research programs.

Skills

Research Accomplishment

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Marine-Relevant Area or Engineering

Job description

Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor - GRANT-FUNDED

Employer University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Location Dartmouth, Massachusetts, US Salary Competitive Closing date May 12, 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Academic / Research Field Conservation science Discipline Marine Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time

*Job no:* 511455
*Work type:* Staff Full Time
*Categories:* Other Staff Positions

*UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH*
*POSITION DESCRIPTION *
*OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: *Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor
*DIVISION: *Academic Affairs
*DEPARTMENT: * Estuarine & Ocean Sciences/SMAST
*BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: *AFT*
*FLSA STATUS: *Exempt*
*EEO STATUS: *234
*JOB CODE: *3.5
*REPORTS TO*: Chair of Dept. of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences
*SUPERVISES*: Graduate and advanced undergraduate students, Technical and Research Associates
*SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:*
The Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences (DEOS) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Marine Science and Technology in New Bedford, MA, seeks research faculty candidates to appoint as full-time or part-time, non-tenure track faculty members who are qualified to engage in, be responsible for, or oversee a significant area of marine-related research or scholarship. These are grant-funded positions, with a 12-month term of service and the opportunity for multiple year and consecutive appointments. Research faculty may serve as principal or co-principal investigators on grants or contracts administered by the University. Research faculty may serve on departmental, college/school and university committees but may not participate in personnel decisions. Research faculty also may serve on graduate student supervisory committees but may not serve as sole chairs of graduate student committees. The successful applicant will be expected to bring in-hand extramural grants to support an externally funded research program in an area of strategic interest to DEOS, and to provide support for her or his own salary and fringe benefits. Research areas of particular interest to DEOS faculty and graduate students are marine biogeochemical cycles, coastal ecosystem dynamics, ocean physics, oceanographic modeling, ocean observation and remote sensing. For more departmental details, please visit [www.umassd.edu/smast/departments/estuarine-and-ocean-sciences/](http://www.umassd.edu/smast/departments/estuarine-and-ocean-sciences/)) Additionally, the opportunity for salary augmentation through teaching in the Marine Sciences Graduate Program is possible on a case by case basis.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*
*EDUCATION: *Candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. in a marine-relevant area or engineering.
*EXPERIENCE*: Candidates must have a proven record of research accomplishment through publication in peer reviewed journals and participation in externally funded research projects in an area of strategic interest to the University. Candidates for this position must have a secure source of external funding that can be used to support the costs of their salary and fringe benefits - for example grant funding from a State or Federal agency.
The level of appointment (assistant, associate or full research professor) for a successful applicant will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate's research accomplishments as compared with the tenure and promotion criteria in the area of Scholarship and Professional Development for the assigned academic department.
*OTHER: *Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in scholarly accomplishments, and a capability to build a strong research program with extramural support.

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* Background and experience in a marine-related research area of strategic interest to the School of Marine Science and Technology at UMass Dartmouth.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *A track record of successful grant proposal submission and funding as a principal investigator. Strong written and oral communication skills. A demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a research collaboration.

*Effective September 27, 2021, UMass Dartmouth requires that all members of the campus community are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination.*

*Application Instructions*:
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current CV, and the contact information for three professional references.
*Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.**Advertised:* 09 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
*Applications close:*
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