WATER QUALITY/APPLIED AQUATIC ECOLOGY TECHNICIAN Baylor University
Baylor University seeks a candidate with skills in water quality assessment and/or applied aquatic ecology for a research technician position, beginning August 2008. B.S. in environmental science, biology or equivalent is required. Specific experience in aquatic biology, aquatic toxicology and / or environmental chemistry is preferred. Position responsibilities: support state and federally funded research of graduate students, postdoctoral scientists and faculty on ecotoxicology of freshwater harmful algal blooms and organic emerging contaminants (e.g., pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine active compounds) in the Baylor Ecotoxicology and Aquatic Research laboratory, which collaborates with scientists at other research universities. The successful applicant will benefit from excellent ecotoxicology and chemistry and aquatic science laboratories (www.baylor.edu/bsb) with state- of-the-science equipment, including core laboratories associated with the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (http://www.baylor.edu/crasr), a vibrant group of aquatic and environmental scientists, staff and students. This position is excellent for students considering graduate studies; for example, the two most recent research technicians affiliated with this lab have contributed to peer-reviewed manuscripts and moved to graduate programs. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Send application letter, statements of research interests, C.V., and contact information for 3 references to: Prof. Bryan W. Brooks, Department of Environmental Science, One Bear Place #97266, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7266. Phone 254-710-6553, Fax 254-710-3409, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Location: Baylor University is located on the banks of the Brazos River in Waco (http://www.wacocvb.com/), an active community of over 200,000. Waco is located less than 1.5 hours from Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Bryan/College Station.
