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- Assistant or Associate Research Scientist at UMCES
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking a Coordinator for the Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (CGC), who will be the point-of-contact for the Collaboratory throughout UMCES, and for external interactions with other University System of Maryland universities, government and nongovernmental groups, and other stakeholders.
The coordinator will provide scientific coordination for the CGC and also be responsible for the operations of CGC related to providing scientific support services to faculty. Scientific coordination includes: (1) organizing CGC activities (e.g., training, workshops, newsletter) to maximize the impact and efficiency of the CGC, (2) assisting in team building for specific projects that use the CGC, (3) assisting and, as appropriate, leading proposal preparations (Federal, state, foundations) that involve the CGC, and (4) participate in activities raising awareness within UMCES and to outside organizations about the services offered by the CGC. There will also be opportunities for the coordinator to engage in active research as part of CGC projects. Overseeing operations includes working as part of a team on scheduling, project management, and logistics of CGC activities and ensuring smooth and responsive daily operations of the CGC scientific enterprise. The coordinator will work closely with the CGC advisory committees, faculty, and UMCES administration. The coordinator will work with the personnel responsible for the new building but will not be responsible for the operations or personnel of the building.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Managing CGC projects
- Supporting Faculty Steering Committee and External Advisory groups
- Coordinating the convening summits, workshops, and meetings
- Preparing CGC communications for UMCES and external audiences
- Representing the CGC at meetings
- Participating in proposals that involve CGC activities
FTE: 1.00
Unit: Center Administration
Location: Annapolis, MD
Job Category Status: FacultyFLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 – $110,000For more information or to apply, visit: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1928
Past Funding and Other Opportunities
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Nearshore Habitat and Species Survey
This project will be a continuation of monitoring and surveying conditions of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s near shore environment. Studies will entail various assessments/surveys to include: threatened
and endangered species acoustic monitoring, Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) assessment, benthic surveys, Sub-Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) mapping, marine mammal usage, etc. The information collected will be used to fill in important informational gaps in understanding the roles of the various species and habitats at the installations near shore environments. Program funds are to conduct natural resource surveys in support of NEPA documentation necessary to support the mission-critical project P-1294: Berth 13 Extension and Capacity Increase at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.Funding Source: Department of the Navy
Funding Amount: $145,959.23 (Base year: $28,041.78 plus four option years)
Deadline: September 1, 2025
For more information see the Request for Statements of Interest and the Statement of Work
- Collection and synthesis of nationwide salt marsh lateral flux data
U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center (WHCMSC) solicits research on lateral, aquatic flux of materials between tidal wetlands and coastal waters. Scientists at WHCMSC have substantial history and ongoing investigation of this type of flux, and implications for decision-making on coastal landscapes. They have built a collaborative network of scientists across the country, collecting flux data using consistent approaches across sites. Multi-year, high frequency flux data, water budgets, and ancillary data are to be delivered from USGS and academic institutions on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts. Research activities are sought to standardize the data, analyze spatial and temporal variability in rates, and examine predictive controls. This research will advance understanding through a first synthesis of existing flux data collected across multiple sites, collected by USGS and by academic colleagues, using methods co-developed by USGS. The project will execute innovations in data analytical techniques, and dissemination of associated computer code. Project results will be disseminated as a public dataset and associated metadata, and as a peer reviewed journal article.
Funding Source: United States Geological Survey
Funding Amount: $221,929
Deadline: September 8, 2025
For more information see the grant opportunity on GRANTS.GOV
- Statements of Interest: NASO/DNA/NALFF, NWA, and NLON T&E, SAR Species and Habitat Surveys
The purpose of this scope of work is to implement cost-effective and standardized surveys for various species and habitats within the project areas. The principal investigator will carry out plans, deploy necessary hardware, provide data analysis, and provide reports and recommendations for inclusion into installation’s Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans, respectively and other decision documents. Projects identified in this SOW consist of sampling for flora and fauna (priority on State and Federally listed and at-risk species), habitat monitoring and management and wildlife management. Physical surveys will provide quality assurance checks for previously collected data and document new species occurrences and new habitats. Habitat management activities will allow the installations to respond quickly to pest, disease, invasive species, and environmental change threats. Projects related to wildlife management will inform and assist with human/wildlife conflict, protect sensitive habitats, and evaluate potential for management and recreational opportunities. See attachments for additional information.
Funding Source: Department of the Navy
Funding Amount: Cost estimate requested (see RSOI).
Deadline: July 25, 2025For more information, see Statement of Work, Request for Statements of Interest, and Point Paper.
- Science Communication in the Parks Fellowships
Sharpen your Science Communication skills and learn how to engage National Park Service managers and the public! The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025-2026 Science Communication in the Parks (SCIP) Fellowship program are open.
The Science Communication in the Parks (SCIP) program will support six (6) Sci-Comm Fellows in cooperation with the National Park Service to implement the strategic communications goals of the Northeastern National Parks. SCIP is supported by NPS through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) program.
Benefits Include:
- $3,000 stipend
- Collaborative product design experience
- Professional development in Science Communication
- Access to NPS personnel for in-depth perspective of science in the National Parks
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, as well as active ESA members or those affiliated with an institution within the CESU network. For full details and criteria, please visit www.esa.org/scip or contact scip@esa.org.
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
- UPDATED WITH EXTENSION AND Q&A – Passive Acoustic Monitoring for Marine Mammals at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME
The purpose of this solicitation is twofold. First, the Navy would like to apply enhanced passive acoustic monitoring capabilities to detect and characterize vocalizations of marine mammals that may occur in the Piscataqua River surrounding Seavey Island. High frequency cetaceans and pinnipeds will be specifically targeted to determine species presence/absence and identify any patterns of occurrence as well as to provide an estimate of frequency, abundance, and density. Those species that may be more cryptic, such as harbor porpoise [Phocoena phocoena], are of particular interest. Secondly, the Navy would like to gain a better understanding of pinniped usage, abundance, and frequency of the nearby haul-out area known as Hick’s Rocks. Hick’s Rocks is a rocky feature consisting of a series of rock outcroppings interspersed with sandy areas and is located approximately 1,300 feet east of PNS and approximately 230 feet offshore of Kittery Point, Maine. Depending on tidal state the feature has an area up to approximately 17,000 square yards (SY).
Funding Source: Department of the Navy
Funding Amount: $269,000 (base year); $959,000 total (all 5 years)
Deadline: May 7, 2025
For more information see the Request for Statements of Interest, Statement of Work, Budget Template, and Q&A document
