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Director of the Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research
Posting Summary
Job Title : Director of the Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research
Division : Division of Academic Affairs
Department : School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences
Work Status : Full Time
Position Category : Staff
Faculty Rank : Open Rank
FLSA : Exempt
Pay Range : $120,000 - $150,000 / year
Fund Source : State Support
Job Summary : Founded in 1867, Morgan State University is Maryland’s premier public urban research institution, recognized for its dedication to excellence in teaching, research, public service, and community engagement. The School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), in partnership with the Morgan State Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL), invites applications for the position of Director for the newly established Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research. This Center is dedicated to addressing critical and complex challenges related to climate change, focusing on its impact on natural ecosystems, the built environment, the economy, and the health and well-being of Maryland’s residents. We are seeking a distinguished scientist and leader with a strong track record in environmental science research, including areas such as coastal and marine science, environmental toxicology, risk assessment, environmental modeling, or related disciplines. The ideal candidate will lead research and educational initiatives in crucial areas such as urban air quality, human and environmental health, community resilience, climate impacts on energy resources, coastal watershed dynamics, and sustainable fisheries management.
Job Duties :
- Implementing the Center’s strategic vision and research agenda
- Developing and executing a robust research program in their specific area of climate science
- Expanding the Center’s reach by securing external funding through grants, contracts, and partnerships
- Training students and mentoring early-stage investigators to support their development into independent environmental researchers
- Leading the evaluation and enhancement of the Center’s research activities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics : The candidate should have a nationally recognized record of research accomplishments, demonstrated through current publications and secured funding. Significant leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing climate science research are essential. The individual will hold a faculty appointment within the School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.
Required Minimum Qualifications : The successful candidate must possess a Doctorate in a relevant field from an accredited university.
Other Preferences for Consideration :
Posting Number : FA00362
Number of Vacancies : 1
Job Open Date : 11 / 06 / 2024
Best Consideration Date :
Job Close Date :
Special Instructions to Applicant : Interested applicants should submit the following :
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
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Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
