Assistant or Associate Professor-UMCES Chesapeake Biological Lab

Job Details

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) invites applications for the Tom Miller Endowed Professorship in Fisheries Science and Ecology at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL).

This is a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will receive research support through the endowment associated with this professorship. This is a full time 100% FTE position with 75% guaranteed state funding support for salary while the remaining 25% of salary to be externally funded.

We seek an innovative and collaborative scientist whose research advances fisheries science and ecology, particularly in marine, coastal, and estuarine systems. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program that integrates ecological processes with fisheries science and supports sustainable management of living aquatic resources. The position honors the legacy of Dr. Tom Miller, whose work exemplified the integration of quantitative fisheries science, ecosystem ecology, and applied resource management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in fisheries science and 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 fisheries science
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within UMCES and across the University System of Maryland
• Contribute scientific expertise to state, regional, and national fisheries management, including for their economic development

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in fisheries science, ecology, marine science, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated research excellence and a strong publication record appropriate to rank
• Potential for (Assistant) or demonstrated record of (Associate) securing competitive external funding
• Potential for or demonstrated record of high-quality graduate education and student mentoring, including broadening participation
• Expertise in quantitative fisheries science, population or community ecology related to fisheries science, stock assessment, multispecies or habitat modeling, or related areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in conducting a research program that includes the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries
• Experience working at the science–management interface

Best Consideration Date: May 23, 2026

Salary Range: $120,000 to $165,000 commensurate with experience