Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Aquatic Disease Virology/Microbiology

University of Maryland Baltimore County - IMET; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks an outstanding early-career scientist to lead an independent research programme at the frontier of aquatic disease biology. The position includes teaching responsibilities at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including contributions to the cross-campus Marine-Estuarine Environmental Sciences (MEES) Graduate Programme.

The successful candidate will supervise Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, microbiology, marine biology, aquatic pathology, or a closely related discipline.
• Postdoctoral research experience with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Vision for a competitive, externally funded independent research programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research programme at the frontier of aquatic disease biology.
• Supervise Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers; contribute to rigorous, inclusive mentorship.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the MEES Graduate Programme.

Skills

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Marine biology

Aquatic pathology

Pathogen biology

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks an outstanding early-career scientist to lead an independent research programme at the frontier of aquatic disease biology.

The position carries teaching responsibilities at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including contributions to the cross-campus Marine-Estuarine Environmental Sciences (MEES) Graduate Programme. The successful candidate will supervise Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to a culture of rigorous, inclusive mentorship.

Candidate Profile

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, microbiology, marine biology, aquatic pathology, or a closely related discipline
• Postdoctoral research experience with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Vision for a competitive, externally funded independent research programme.
• Commitment to graduate training, public engagement, and workforce development.

The successful candidate will harness molecular and genetic approaches to elucidate the biology of viral and microbial pathogens in aquaculture species, with scope to address fundamental questions in host immunity, pathogen evolution, and disease ecology alongside applied goals in diagnostics and prevention.

Closing date : 31 Dec 2026

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.