University of Maryland Eastern Shore · 2 months ago
Research Associate
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $59K/yrThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore is inviting applications for a full-time, grant-funded Research Associate position in the Department of Natural Sciences. The role involves developing ecological numerical modeling programs and conducting various observations in the Maryland Coastal Bays, as well as supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work to develop a program in ecological numerical modeling
Conduct the ADCP, Wave and Water Quality observations in the Maryland Coastal Bays
Run the Finite Volume Coastal Ocean Modeling and Ce-Qual-ICM Water Quality Modeling
Co-supervise graduate students and undergraduate students
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Sciences. ABD will be considered with an expected completion before appointment date
Experience in oceanography observational skill
Experience in ecological/water quality numerical modeling experiences
Preferred
Experience in running numerical ocean model (FVCOM, CE QUAL-ICM)
Experience of supervising undergraduate students
Benefits
Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts)
Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA)
Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match
Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance)
Tuition Remission
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays paid leave
Annual leave 22 days per year
Sick leave 15 days per year
Personal leave 3 days per year
Company
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers an impressive array of accredited degree programs that blend a time-honored curriculum with instruction in contemporary fields such as aviation science, construction management, criminal justice, engineering, hospitality management and allied health.
Founded in 1886
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.54MKey Investors
Federal Aviation AdministrationNASAU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-05Grant· $0.34M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
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