Tenure-Track Professor: Aquatic 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) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professorship in Microbiome and Symbiosis Studies at IMET. The role focuses on microbial interactions using omics, biochemistry, cell biology and modelling, with potential to integrate aquaculture and ecologically relevant systems.

The successful candidate will build an externally funded program, publish in top journals, and mentor graduate students while engaging with state and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbial biology, genetics, ecology, marine science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated research excellence and a strong publication record appropriate to rank.
• Potential for, or demonstrated record of, securing competitive external funding.
• Potential for, or demonstrated record of, high-quality graduate education and student mentoring, including broadening participation.
• The selected candidate will be required to review and accept the UMCES Principles of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in aquatic microbiome studies, aquatic symbiosis, and/or microbial ecology.
• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and contribute to scientific leadership in the field.
• Teach graduate level classes, mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through UMCES’ graduate programs, and broaden participation in applied marine science.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within UMCES and across the University System of Maryland.
• Contribute scientific expertise to state, regional, and national agencies engaged in activities related to human, organism, and / or ecosystem health.

Skills

Research excellence

Publication record

Grant funding

Graduate mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Microbial biology/related field

Tools

Omics techniques

Biochemical assays

Statistical modelling

Job description

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professorship in Microbiome and Symbiosis Studies at IMET. The role focuses on microbial interactions using omics, biochemistry, cell biology and modelling, with potential to integrate aquaculture and ecologically relevant systems.

The successful candidate will build an externally funded program, publish in top journals, and mentor graduate students while engaging with state and