Summer Research Assistant: Arctic Grayling:
Position Summary:
The Ecosystems Center at Marine Biological Laboratories in Woods
Hole, Massachusetts is seeking applicants for a summer research
position based in Alaska. Research will focus on Arctic grayling
migration timing, growth, and survival as part of a larger project to
determine how the shifting seasonality of arctic river hydrology
alters key biotic linkages within arctic tundra lake and stream ecosystems.
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will participate in ecological research on
fish in arctic tundra stream and lake ecosystems at Toolik Field
Station in northern Alaska. Field activities include PIT tagging
fish, installing and maintaining PIT tag antennas, measuring
condition of fish, collecting diet samples from fish, and collection
of water and benthic invertebrate samples.
Applicants should be available to live at the Toolik Field Station
from May 10 to September 30, 2010. Travel to Toolik Field Station
will be paid as well as the cost of room and board at the station.
Basic Qualifications:
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates with a Bachelor of Science, a
strong interest in freshwater ecology, and previous field experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in fish ecology and/or aquatic ecology is preferred.
Wilderness or outdoor recreation experience is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous physical
activity (e.g., working long hours in potentially adverse
environmental conditions, carrying >40 pound pack across uneven
terrain) and be prepared to live and work with fellow researchers in
an isolated camp.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
References
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ann Woolford
Human Resources Office
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
human...@mbl.edu
