The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu

The UMCES Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, IMET is located in Baltimore MD. The scientists at IMET conduct marine and environmental research and thereby create technologies designed to foster the protection and restoration of coastal marine systems and their watersheds, sustainable use of their resources and improvement of human health. IMET’s work includes the use of aquaculture and genomics to foster conservation and creation of marine resources, including marine bioenergy; environmental sensor development; environmental remediation; developmental biology; marine biomedicine; molecular and cellular systems and sustainable urban ports and ecosystems.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) at The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) seeks a Faculty Research Assistant (FRA) who has a Ph.D. in microbiology or marine biology and experience working with microalgae and bacteria. Expertise in growing microalgae, assessing algal biomass and analyzing bacterial communities by 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis is preferred. Experience in applying molecular biology approaches such as genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics would be an advantage. An MS-level experienced technician with appropriate expertise will also be considered for this position. The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Russell Hill and includes collaboration with other researchers.

The FRA will work in a research project funded by the US Department of Energy. Non-US citizens will go through a rigorous clearance process which can take a few months. In the case of a non-US citizen, hiring can only happen after the clearance process has been finalized.

The University requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file at time of hire.

Prospective candidates should submit the following documents via the UMCES applicant portal 1) a cover letter describing research experience, interests and goals, 2) a current CV and 3) contact information for three academic references.

Salary Range: | $40,000 – $50,000

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.