Tenure-track Assistant Professor — Marine Microbiome & Symbiosis

University of Maryland Center For Environmental Science; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) in Baltimore, MD, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor at IMET. The successful candidate will develop an innovative research program using omics, biochemistry, cell biology, and modelling to study microbial or symbiotic interactions.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and the potential to secure external

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in microbial biology, genetics, ecology, marine science, or a closely related field is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong publication records and potential to secure external funding.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities for graduate-level teaching are expected.

Responsibilities

• Research focus with potential for external funding and collaboration with management agencies and community groups.
• Graduate-level teaching responsibilities in addition to research duties.
• Contribute to the IMET program by expanding research capabilities and collaborating with partner institutions.

Education

Ph.D. in microbial biology, genetics, ecology, marine science, or a closely related field

Job description

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) in Baltimore, MD, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor at IMET. The successful candidate will develop an innovative research program using omics, biochemistry, cell biology, and modelling to study microbial or symbiotic interactions.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and the potential to secure external