Faculty Positions

Agent Associate (RAS Specialist)

The University of Maryland Sea Grant College Extension Program is seeking an extension specialist for a multi-region project on the commercial production of Atlantic salmon using recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). The successful candidate will provide direct support for salmon RAS production in the Central, North Atlantic and Mid Atlantic Sea Grant regions (as well as work with the newly formed National Coordinated RAS Network (NCRN). Extensive travel will be required for extension and project oversight duties and conference/meeting attendance. This position will report directly to the Maryland Sea Grant Extension Leader and to the Lead Principal Investigator of the NCRN. The position will also have responsibilities coordinating efforts between lead institutions in three states (Maine, Maryland, and Wisconsin).