The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Biologist IS 5 ($31,751 per yr plus benefits). Biological Technician in Fish and Invertebrate Ecology One-year, grant-funded position. Application deadline: Until filled
Based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, MD, approximately 26 miles east of Washington DC and 7 miles south of Annapolis at a modern laboratory and office complex on 2,700 acres of land surrounding the Rhode River subestuary. Visit SERC’s website (www.serc.si.edu) for additional information. The Biological Technician will assist a large multidisciplinary project to assess the potential for blue crab stock enhancement in Chesapeake Bay. The non-federal, grant-funded position is offered for a period of 1 year with the potential for continuation contingent upon successful job performance and availability of funding to the project. The incumbent will be responsible for field work in an array of subestuaries of Chesapeake Bay, with primary responsibility to work as a member of a team to conduct sampling for fishes and benthic invertebrates in association with large-scale field experiments and long-term sampling programs. Secondary responsibilities include assistance with laboratory experiments, construction and maintenance of field structures, laboratory processing of samples and data entry and management. The position requires working with a team of Principle Investigators, technicians, undergraduate interns, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and visiting scientists. Desired Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in marine and/or estuarine ecology or related field. • General knowledge of fishes and invertebrate fauna, especially for the Mid-Atlantic region or East Coast. • Knowledge of the general principles of ecological field sampling, data recording, and data entry. • Experience operating small boats and boat trailers. • Ability to work as team member. • Demonstrated initiative, independence and responsible maturity. SELECTIVE FACTORS: 1. Knowledge of field sampling techniques. 2. Knowledge of benthic invertebrate and fish taxa (i.e., evidenced by professional experience or formal education. 3. Ability to operate small to medium sized boats. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: 1. Knowledge of estuarine plankton, invertebrates and fish of Chesapeake Bay. 2. Skill in field ecology of Chesapeake Bay. 3. Skill in scientific data analysis and graphics. 4. Knowledge of use of computer software for word processing, spread sheets, and data management. For consideration, please submit a letter of interest that describes how your experience, education and training relate to the specific selective factors above, photo copy of college transcript, Curriculum Vitae or resume and names of 3 references to: Dr. Eric G. Johnson Marine Ecologist Smithsonian Environmental Research Center PO Box 28, 647 Contees Wharf Road Edgewater, MD 21037-0028 Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Smithsonian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SERC Home Page: www.serc.si.edu
