ENVIRONMENTAL/MARINE GEOCHEMIST.  The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
(CBL)  of the University of Maryland's Center for Environmental and
Estuarine Studies (CEES) seeks to fill a tenure track position at the
Assistant professor level.  Applications are solicited from individuals
who study fundamental geochemical processes and their biological and/or
physical control using tracers such as stable and radio-isotopes in
natural waters or at the interfaces between land, air, and water.
Candidates should have expertise complementing our existing strengths in
organic contaminant and nutrient dynamics, and organic and trace metal
geochemistry.  The candidate is expected to collaborate within and
contribute to CBL's multi-disciplinary reseaerch environment that also
includes expertise in ecology, fisheries sciences and environmental
toxicology.  The successful candidate is expected to establish and
maintain an externally-funded research program and to participate actively
in graduate education.  Interested persons may learn further about CBL and
CEES on our web page (www.cbl.cees.edu).

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in marine/environmental chemistry or a
closely related field; post-doctoral experience in preferred.  Send a
curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, three
recent reprints, and the names and addresses of at least four references
to Chair, Environmental Geochemist Search, Chesapeake Biological
Laboratory, University of Maryland, CEES, P.O. Box 38, Solomons, Maryland
20688.  Applications received by 15 February 1997 are assured full
consideration.

CEES is an AA/EO employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.