Research Associate

umd; Maryland; On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Job summary

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for a twelve month, full-time, grant funded faculty position with a January 2026 start date. UMES offers generous benefits including health, retirement, tuition remission, and extensive leave.

The position emphasizes ecological numerical modeling, oceanographic observations, supervision of graduate and undergraduate students, and related duties as assigned within the UMES-AGNS-Natural Sciences

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences required or ABD with expected completion before appointment date.
• Experience in oceanography observational skills.
• Experience in ecological/water quality numerical modeling experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program in ecological numerical modeling.
• Conduct the ADCP, Wave and Water Quality observations in the Maryland Coastal Bays.
• Run the Finite Volume Coastal Ocean Modeling and CE-QUAL-ICM Water Quality Modeling.
• Co-supervise graduate students and undergraduate students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Observational skills

Numerical modeling

Student supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences

ABD considered with expected completion before appointment date

Tools

FVCOM

CE QUAL-ICM

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for a twelve month, full-time, grant funded faculty position. Continuation of the position is subject to availability of funds. The start date for the position is January 2026.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays paid leave, annual leave 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Work to develop a program in ecological numerical modeling.
• Conduct the ADCP, Wave and Water Quality observations in the Maryland Coastal Bays.
• Run the Finite Volume Coastal Ocean Modeling and Ce-Qual-ICM Water Quality Modeling.
• Co-supervise graduate students and undergraduate students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences. ABD will be considered with an expected completion before appointment date.
• Experience in oceanography observational skill.
• Experience in ecological/water quality numerical modeling experiences.

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences

• Experience in running numerical ocean model (FVCOM, CE QUAL-ICM).
• Experience of supervising undergraduate students.

Additional Job Details

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-AGNS-Natural Sciences

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$59,000

EEO Statement

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Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.