Director, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience

Position Summary


The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, a multidisciplinary research institute of the University of Florida (UF), is recruiting a new Director with a bold and inclusive vision for the future of Marine Bioscience. The Whitney Director reports directly to the University’s Provost and is responsible for leading an off-campus cutting-edge research community of over 70 employees and overseeing a $7 million-dollar annual budget with $14 million in current extramural research funding. As a UF faculty member, you’ll enjoy engaging students, benefit from robust research opportunities, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary community. Come join us—let’s grow greater, together!

Position Information


Expected Hire Date: July 1, 2024
Job No:
529331Work Type: Other FacultyLocation: St. Johns CountyCategories: Biology/Life Science, Executive/Director/ManagementDepartment: 57130100 – WH-ADMINISTRATIONClassification Title: Senior Director & Assistant / Associate/ Full Professor
Position Type: Administrative Faculty, Tenured, 12 month, Full-time


Search Contacts

Search Committee Chair

Dr. Sandra Loesgen
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Email: sandra.loesgen@ufl.edu
The Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience
9505 N. Ocean Shore Boulevard
St. Augustine, FL 32080

Nominations & Inquiries

UFHR Strategic Talent Group
Email: stg@hr.ufl.edu




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