Ecological Numerical Ocean Modeling Lead

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); Maryland; On-site; USD 53,100 - 64,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the Department of Natural Sciences, focusing on ecological numerical modeling. The grant-funded position, starting January 2026, involves developing modeling programs, conducting observations, and supervising students.

This role requires a Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences and relevant experience in numerical modeling. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $59,000 and various health benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (ABD considered) in Oceanography or Marine Sciences.
• Experience in oceanography observational skills.
• Experience in ecological or water-quality numerical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program in ecological numerical modeling.
• Conduct ADCP, wave, and water quality observations.
• Run finite-volume coastal ocean modeling.
• Co-supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Oceanography observational skills

Ecological or water-quality numerical modeling

Supervising undergraduate students

Education

Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences

Tools

Finite-volume coastal ocean modeling

Ce-Qual-ICM

Job description

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the Department of Natural Sciences, focusing on ecological numerical modeling. The grant-funded position, starting January 2026, involves developing modeling programs, conducting observations, and supervising students.

This role requires a Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences and relevant experience in numerical modeling. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $59,000 and various health benefits.