| About the Position: |
The Department of Marine Biotechnology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2027. The successful applicants' research should use molecular biology/genetics approaches to study virology and/or microbiology linked to diseases of importance in finfish aquaculture and may address some or all of the following focus areas: host-pathogen interactions, immunology, and disease prevention and treatment, including vaccine development and pathogen diagnostics. The position is well suited for a research focus relevant to aquaculture technology such as recirculating aquaculture, precision aquaculture, incorporating stress diagnostics, disease-stress interactions, and probiotic strategies.
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required in molecular biology, marine biology, microbiology, aquatic pathology or related fields, postdoctoral experience in a relevant area of research and have published in recognized peer-reviewed journals. The position will require establishing a vigorous externally funded research program while upholding a commitment to public engagement, workforce development, and broadening participation.
Candidates will supervise graduate students and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to scientific excellence the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate qualifications and previous experience in teaching and mentoring. It is expected that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new courses while also contribute to existing courses in the cross-campus Marine-Estuarine Environmental Sciences (MEES) Graduate Program, as well as at the undergraduate levels.
The successful candidate's research program will be in the research-intensive Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), a dedicated state-of-the-art research facility located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor that includes the Aquaculture Research Center. IMET brings together faculty members from three major USM research institutions - UMBC, the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). IMET's mission is to study the biology of coastal marine biosystems and ensure their sustainable use, as well as application of marine-derived systems to improve human health (www.imet.usmd.edu ). Candidates should express how their research, teaching, and service relate to two core focus areas in the IMET Strategic Plan: (1) Sustainable Seafood Production and (2) Environment, Animal & Human Health. Candidates are also expected to describe how their current or future research directions have relevance to seafood production issues in aquaculture and the Chesapeake Bay.
Entrepreneurship is an additional critical area of investment for IMET faculty, staff, and students. Candidates with an interest in practical applications of their fundamental research are encouraged to apply. Where relevant, please mention previous experience with biotechnology, creating/ licensing IP, collaborating with companies and economic development.
Salary Range: The 12-month salary range for this position is $92,000 - $97,000 (commensurate with experience). Additionally, the selected candidate will have the ability to earn 21% in addition to the 12-month salary through grants, contracts, and other external sources.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| About UMBC: |
UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.
Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).
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