Position: RESEARCH EXPERIENCE for UNDERGRADUATES (REU) [REU CN B], Ecosystems Center, Seasonal/Temporary, FT
Description: The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory seeks qualified applicants for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position in tropical watershed studies in the Amazon. Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating seniors). The successful applicant will be expected to spend 6 to 8 weeks living and working as part of an international research team at a field site in Mato Grosso, Brazil during July and August, 2007. The applicant will participate in a project that examines the effect of forest clearing for cattle pasture and soybean agriculture on runoff and water chemistry in small watersheds. Responsibilities will include installation of water measuring equipment, collection of data on soil properties, soil hydraulic conductivity and the chemistry of ground and stream water. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to conduct a brief independent research project. Conditions: The successful applicant will be required to live at a rustic field station and work in a small field laboratory in close quarters with other students and researchers. Applicants must be in good physical condition, capable of walking several kilometers each day and perform rigorous fieldwork in hot weather. A working knowledge of or formal training in Portuguese or Spanish preferred but not required. Applicants must indicate the absolute first date of availability in June and last date of availability in August. Education: Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or ecosystem studies. Attention to detail and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential. Instructions: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 references. Please send materials to: MBL, ATTN: Human Resources reference code [REU CN B], 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543. Applications may be sent by email with reference code [REU CN B] to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace. Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to individuals who submit their applications by March 15, 2007.
