Employment and Funding Opportunities for Stakeholder Driven/Interdisciplinary Science and Research
Position Announcements:
Assistant Professor of Coastal Sciences – University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) – Posted October 2024
Location: Baltimore, MD
Position Type: Faculty, Tenure-track
Position URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/156317
Position Description: The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems (GES) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications from scholars in coastal science, pursuing a research agenda in hydrology, ecology, geomorphology, wetland biogeochemistry, or fisheries. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research focus emphasizes biophysical dynamics and resilience of coastal systems in the context of global social and environmental change.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally-funded research program while teaching a combination of introductory physical geography or environmental science courses and advanced courses (at the undergraduate and graduate levels) in their area of specialty. The average teaching load is two courses per semester. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank and will begin in August 2025. The salary range for this position is $94,000-99,000 for a 9-month position.
Assistant Professor in Earth Surface Processes – University of Delaware – Posted October 2024
Location: Newark, DE
Position Type: Faculty, Tenure-track
Position URL: https://careers.udel.edu/en-us/job/501386/tenuretrack-assistant-professor-position-in-earth-surface-processes
Position Description: The Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment at the University of Delaware (UD) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Earth Surface Processes beginning in fall 2025 at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking exceptional candidates who will develop a strong externally funded research program, teach across the introductory to graduate curriculum, mentor graduate students, and contribute to a supportive and interdisciplinary culture within the Department, the College, and the University. Candidates will be considered from any specialization within surface processes/geomorphology; those focusing on coastal processes, natural hazards, or the cryosphere, and who use tools such as numerical modeling, remote sensing, and big data science are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in earth sciences or a related field is required. Successful candidates are expected to have demonstrated excellence in research, commensurate with career stage, and have a dedicated interest in high quality teaching. All faculty are expected to contribute to a welcoming campus environment that embraces diversity.
Student Internship and Recent Graduates Programs:
The Pathways Program and other student programs offer federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree: http://www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads
Funding opportunities for various research areas:
Water Resources Research Institute Grant Program
Maine Sea Grant – Funding Opportunity List
NSF – Coastlines and People (CoPe) – Hubs for Research and Broadening Participation
Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund (MOHF)
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research Coordinating Center (Clin-STAR)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities
NSF – Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (EFMA)