Research Scientist in Fish Ecotoxicology

Research Scientist in Fish Ecotoxicology

Division:
Division of Academic Affairs
Department:
School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences
Work Status:
Full Time
Position Category:
Staff
FLSA:
Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 – $75,000 per year

Job Summary:

The School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (SCMNS) in partnership with the Morgan State’s Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) invites applications for a Research Scientist to support the newly established Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research.

The successful candidate will establish and operate a productive fish ecotoxicology laboratory at Morgan State University. The candidate will conduct innovative research using fish models such as Japanese medaka and zebrafish to investigate developmental, immunotoxicology, and histopathological effects of environmental toxicants and assess associated human health risks.

• Conduct ecotoxicological research using fish models.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Establish and operate a productive fish ecotoxicology laboratory.
• Perform innovative research.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Ecotoxicology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in Molecular Environmental Toxicology.

• Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans.

• Doctorate in Ecotoxicology.
• Demonstrated experience in molecular environmental toxicology.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Other
• Industry: Higher Education