Can you please post this position announcement?
Thanks very much, Jerod ////////////////////////////////////////////////// Jerod Sapp PISCO Lab Manager 3029 Cordley Hall Oregon State University - Zoology Corvallis, OR 97331 <http://www.piscoweb.org/> http://www.piscoweb.org /////////////////////////////////////////////////// Coastal Erosion Intertidal Ecology Internship position at Oregon State University. Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO). Job ID# ROCKY POINT 1 2008 Job Description: We are looking an enthusiastic individual to assist in rocky intertidal research on the Oregon Coast. The marine ecology research focuses include ecological impacts of coastal erosion, mussel and barnacle larval recruitment and settlement, species interactions projects, and community ecology . This individual project is funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation and is monitored by PISCO and State Parks. This position involves both lab and field work. The lab work will include counting samples at a stereo microscope. The field work activities will involve hiking to field sites, climbing on coastal cliffs with heavy equipment and working on rocky exposed shores. The individual must be willing to work early mornings or late nights, some weekends, and some overnight stays at field sites. Desirable qualifications: * Self-motivated, ability to work both in a team setting and also independently * Undergraduate course work in marine biology/ecology * Familiarity with the rocky intertidal ecosystem * Identification of marine invertebrates and algae of the Pacific Northwest * Previous field work experience * Excellent organizational and logistical skills * Valid driver's license and a good driving record * Hardworking and willing to work weekends and after hours Program: PISCO is a large-scale marine research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore and intertidal ecosystems of the U.S. West Coast. An interdisciplinary collaboration of scientists from four universities, PISCO integrates long-term monitoring of ecological and oceanographic processes at dozens of coastal sites with experimental work in the lab and field. We explore how individual organisms, populations, and ecological communities vary over space and time. PISCO's findings are applied to issues of ocean conservation and management, and are shared through public outreach and student training programs. For more information visit our website at: http://piscoweb.org/ Salary: $9.25/hr (total of 1040 hours) Dates: April 2008-September 2008 Location: Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon Housing: We do not offer housing. Transportation: Transportation is provided to and from field sites. If you would like to apply for this position, please email with Job ID# ROCKY POINT 1 2008 as subject: * a letter of intent explaining your interest in this work, your background, your dates available, and other pertinent information * a CV or resume * a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial copies accepted) * email and phone contact information for at least two references To: Jerod Sapp; PISCO lab manager; <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
