Postdoctoral Research Associate

Details

Posted: 2026-05-28

Location: Rita Rossi Colwell Center ( IMET)- Baltimore's Inner Harbor

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 146658

The Tracy Lab at Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology ( IMET) in downtown Baltimore is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead field and laboratory research related to a project on oyster parasites, biodiversity, and aquaculture. Research in the Tracy Marine Ecosystem Health & Disease Lab focuses on the health of marine ecosystems in a changing ocean, including the ecology and evolution of host-parasite interactions and the microbiome, spatial ecology, fisheries management, aquaculture, and restoration. The successful applicant will be well versed in marine invertebrate biology, experience with aquaculture techniques and priorities, and able to work well with diverse collaborators and teams.

Summary of Duties

• Collaborate with the PI on experimental design
• Lead logistics for planning and executing field research on oyster aquaculture
• Manage collaborative relationships with aquaculture industry professionals and watermen
• Troubleshoot and develop field and lab protocols
• Process samples in the laboratory( dissections, morphometrics, DNA extractions, PCR, histology, microscopy, etc.)
• Contribute to data synthesis using publicly available data and spatial mapping software
• Work collaboratively while overseeing graduate students, technicians, and/ or interns working on the project
• Lead data management, statistical analyses, and data stewardship
• Lead writing of scientific manuscripts
• Present results at scientific and industry-facing meetings
• Perform field research/sampling on ecosystem (Chesapeake Bay) while working on small boats in inclement weather or harsh conditions, including lifting up to 40lbs
• Write and apply for competitive grants
• Contribute to lab and IMET outreach and engagement activities

Qualifications

• PhD in related field ( including but not limited to ecology, aquatic biology, molecular biology, microbiology, marince science); if not immediately relevant please explain the connections in the statement.
• Hands-on experience working in both field and laboratory research settings
• Travel to office locations required.

For best consideration interested candidates should upload a recently updated CV or resume (2 page maximum) and a brief statement of research accomplishments, research interests and other relevant experience (2 page maximum) to UMBC's Interfolio site no later than June 21st

Please direct inquiries by email to Dr. Allison Tracy; amtracy@umbc.edu. (Reference Job #146658)

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