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

Engagement with Fisheries Management

CBL has a long-standing tradition of impactful engagement with fisheries management agencies. The position offers meaningful opportunities to bridge science and policy in support of sustainable fisheries.The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with the Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC), Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other state and regional fisheries management agencies. A CBL faculty member serves as a science advisor to the PRFC, and we welcome candidates interested in continuing this strong partnership between CBL and regional management bodies.

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

The selected candidate will be required to review and accept the UMCES Principles of Conduct.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in conducting a research program that includes the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, with potential to collaborate with UMCES researchers and make effective use of UMCES’ and CBL’s research infrastructure, including the Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (https://www.umces.edu/chesapeake-global-collaboratory), research vessels, flow-through seawater systems, computational resources, and/or other laboratory and field facilities
• Experience working at the science–management interface

About CBL and UMCES

The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, located on the Patuxent River in Solomons, Maryland, is the oldest state-supported marine laboratory on the U.S. East Coast. CBL faculty conduct research spanning fisheries science, ecosystem dynamics, biogeochemistry, and coastal resilience, with strong connections to regional management and policy.

UMCES is a graduate research institution within the University System of Maryland, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge of environmental systems and applying science to solve complex environmental challenges.

UMCES offers excellent benefit options through the State of Maryland, to include medical, dental, prescription, FSA, life insurance and AD&D. Regular full time employees also receive university retirement benefits, a very generous tuition remission program and comprehensive annual and sick leave benefits.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• 2-page statement of research vision (including management engagement)
• 2-page statement of mentoring and teaching philosophy including broadening participation
• Contact information for five professional references

Applications must be submitted via the Workday portal:

https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCES/details/Open-Rank--Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-_JR103935

Best Consideration Date: May 23, 2026

Open Until Filled: yes

Salary Range

$120,000 to $165,000 commensurate with experience