The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Director of the Appalachian Laboratory (AL) at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Located in Frostburg, Maryland, AL is one of four UMCES laboratories, and is dedicated to advancing research in terrestrial and freshwater systems. With a focus on interdisciplinary research across the mountains-to-the-sea continuum, UMCES advances science and science education to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. The Director is expected to maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program; provide leadership of the laboratory’s academic and research activities; and effectively execute administrative responsibilities, including oversight of personnel, physical and fiscal resources.

The ideal candidate for this position is an outstanding and experienced interdisciplinary researcher with demonstrated abilities to integrate research across scientific fields, including, for example: (1) interactions between human and natural systems across large spatial and temporal scales; (2) application of a genes-to-ecosystems perspective, addressing influences of genetic variation on population, community, and ecosystem processes and resilience to global change; and (3) interactions and feedbacks between terrestrial and coastal ecosystems. The successful candidate will exhibit potential for strong scientific leadership and must be prepared to lead the development, communication, and implementation of goals and strategic plans to advance AL’s mission.

Excellent facilities for research, computing, and teaching are available at AL, including plant, soil, water, and molecular analysis laboratories with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, a new stable isotope facility, growth chambers, and a greenhouse. AL is located adjacent to Frostburg State University, and situated in the mountains of western Maryland within 2.5 hours from Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Pittsburgh.

Applicants should send an electronic copy of a curriculum vita; statement of research and leadership interests; selected reprints; and names and contact information of three references to [email protected].  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Information about AL and UMCES and this search can be found at: http://www.umces.edu/. UMCES is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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