Distinguished Research Scientist

at  University of Maryland Eastern Shore

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in marine science, fisheries science, biology or zoology, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Five years of successful teaching and/or research experience in a university, federal or state agency.
• Significant record of grantsmanship, research, and publication in marine and/or fisheries sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary research program.
• Evidence of participation in professional organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced open-water Diving or Instructor Certifications .

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary research program.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Provide leadership to expand the Center’s research work in NOAA fisheries related areas.
• Facilitate and coordinate research among the Center partner institutions and with NOAA Fisheries.
• Seek and attract external funding to support the LMRCSC as well as assist and involve other faculty and students in promoting research and scholarship.
• Coordinate the annual LMRCSC Science meetings.
• Request for Proposals (RFP), and proposal review process conducted by the Center’s Technical Advisory Board.
• Facilitate student professional development.
• Serve as the Center’s point of contact for initiating student Experiential Research Training Opportunities at NOAA.
• Conduct research in his/her field of expertise.
• Recruit and mentor graduate students.
• Publish in scholarly journals.
• Teach one course a semester in his/her area of specialty.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.