Research Associate

University Of Maryland Eastern Shoremid

Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Key Responsibilities

•Work to develop a program in ecological numerical modeling. •Conduct the ADCP, Wave and Water Quality observations in the Maryland Coastal Bays.

Requirements Summary

•Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences. ABD will be considered with an expected completion before appointment date. •Experience in oceanography observational skill.

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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.

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Faculty Regular

$59,000

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