Announcement is also available at: http://bml.ucdavis.edu/geninfo/ 07_JrSpecialist.pdf
---------------- University of California, Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu/ POSITION AVAILABLE: Jr. Specialist position, full time, located at the Bodega Marine Lab (BML), Bodega Bay, CA (2 hours west of the UC Davis campus). Step 1 salary $2,639.00 per month, dependent on qualifications & experience. A Bachelors degree is required. NATURE AND PURPOSE: The successful candidate will conduct research in marine intertidal ecology. Specifically, research will focus on factors (biotic and abiotic) driving algal assemblages and how these assemblages, in turn, affect ecosystem function. The candidate will maintain updated literature libraries and knowledge of current work and methodologies relevant to this research. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: I) Field and Lab Experiment Support (70%) A) Set up short-term experiments to quantify the effects of changes in seaweed diversity on nitrogen uptake and photosynthesis rates of seaweed assemblages. Assist Principal Investigator and other lab personnel with collection of seaweeds for experimental trials, preparation of experimental apparatus, and measurement of nutrient uptake and oxygen production rates. B) Maintain experiments in the Bodega Marine Reserve that evaluate the effects of various factors (herbivory, nutrients, physical stress, tidal height, wave exposure) on seaweed diversity. Add nutrients on a regular schedule, check the experimental apparatus for wear and tear, conduct repairs when needed, and census the plots periodically. C) Wash and prepare (acid rinse) glassware and equipment for lab experiments and field collections II) Data Maintenance and Analysis (30%) A) Maintain records of all results of laboratory and field experiments, enter them into computer spreadsheets and databases, and conduct simple analyses to illustrate results. B) Maintain regular communication with other laboratory personnel, students, trainees, visitors, and the Principal Investigator. C) Keep detailed records of field and laboratory techniques. D) Follow written protocols for methods developed during the course of this project. APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants should submit: 1) a brief letter of intent outlining interest in the position, overall qualifications and experience, 2) a curriculum vitae or an Academic Biography, and 3) names with contact information for up to 3 people who have agreed to provide references. Electronic documents and email submission is encouraged. Documents must be received by Friday 11/30/07. Submit to: Albert Carranza, [EMAIL PROTECTED], (707) 875-1946, FAX (707) 875-2009 Staff Research Associate Bodega Marine Lab (BML) P.O. Box 247 Bodega Bay, CA 94923
