Faculty Positions

Director – Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology,
University System of Maryland

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) of the University System of Maryland seeks a Director. The IMET mission is to study and understand the biology of coastal marine biosystems, to ensure sustainable use of these marine biosystems, and use of marine–derived systems to improve human health. IMET brings together faculty members from three major USM research institutions - the University of Maryland Baltimore, the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science – in a dedicated state–of–the art research facility located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The IMET Director will serve as Chief Scientific and Executive Officer with a mandate to expand IMET's basic and translational research effort in marine, environmental and biomedical science, to expand research programs that compliment existing research strengths and to build new research programs. The Director will be an eminent PhD scientist with outstanding research credentials, in an area suitable to lead the institute, and have demonstrated leadership credentials in an academic research setting. The Director will have a mandate to enhance the international stature of IMET and to bring additional grant, commercial and philanthropic support to IMET.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, research statement, curriculum vitae and the names of three references to Christine Hiles, Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, Columbus Center, 701 E. Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by February 15, 2012. Salary and benefits are competitive and dependent on qualifications.

The USM is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Assistant Professor – Molecular Biology of Marine Phototrophic Microbes

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure–track). IMET is a joint University System of Maryland research institute capitalizing on the strengths of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. 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 is in a dedicated state–of–the–art research facility located at Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The successful candidate will have a track–record of outstanding research on marine phototrophic microbes such as microalgae or cyanobacteria, using molecular approaches to elucidate physiology, ecology and/or biochemistry of these microbes. Candidates with an interest in marine bioenergy applications or nutrient cycling and in practical applications of their fundamental research, including interactions with industry, are encouraged to apply. A demonstrated ability to establish a well–funded research program is expected for the successful candidate. Primary appointment is at UMCES, with a secondary appointment at UMBC. The primary focus of the appointee will be on research; teaching at the graduate level is encouraged.

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required in microbiology, molecular biology, bioengineering or related fields and candidates should have postdoctoral experience and a strong publication record. Applicants should email a letter of interest, research statement, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Russell Hill, Interim Director, IMET. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 1, 2012.

The USM is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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IMET at the Inner Harbor

IMET is housed in the Columbus Center at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. IMET has 18 faculty members and ca. 150 staff, and 42 research laboratories...read more