Yes, it is that time of year again and we are preparing for the 2009 field season, if you could please post this I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, Jerod ////////////////////////////////////////////////// Jerod Sapp PISCO Lab Manager 3029 Cordley Hall Oregon State University - Zoology Corvallis, OR 97331 http://www.piscoweb.org <http://www.piscoweb.org/> /////////////////////////////////////////////////// PISCO Employment Opportunity 1 Position Announcement Physical Oceanography/Marine Ecology Seasonal Research Assistant available at Oregon State University. Job ID#: PO1 2009 Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist in scientific research in the nearshore oceanographic environment for the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO). The primary responsibilities are to assist in conducting oceanographic research on and offshore of the Oregon coast at six sites. At sea work includes: participating in research cruises on the R/V Elakha and R/V Kalipi; deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of oceanographic instruments; and occasional SCUBA to observe and recover moorings. Shore and lab work includes: constructing moorings and other sampling devices; assisting with downloading and maintaining oceanographic data and data logs; mussel growth measurements; assisting with instrument calibrations; assisting with water sampling collection and processing; and assisting professors, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in their research as needed. This position requires working weekends and early mornings, and very long hours in the field. It may also require staying at housing on the coast for short periods. Required Qualifications: * SCUBA diving certification and significant diving experience * Boating experience and resistance to motion sickness * Ability to work collaboratively as part of an ecological research team * Interest in physical and biological oceanography Desirable Qualifications: * Strong attention to detail * First Aid and CPR certification * AAUS scientific diving certification * Cold water/ dry suit diving experience * Physically fit, hardworking and willing to work required hours * Marine biology and/or oceanography coursework and/or fieldwork Program: This project is part of the Partnership for the Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO), a large-scale marine research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore ecosystems of the U.S. West Coast <http://www.piscoweb.org/what/area/index.html> . An interdisciplinary collaboration of scientists from four universities <http://www.piscoweb.org/what/campuses/index.html> , 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. Salary: $11/hr. Dates: Approximately mid-March 2009 through September, 2009. Location: Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon Housing: We do not offer housing. Transportation: Transportation to and from field sites and dock is provided. If you would like to apply for this position, please email with Job ID# PO1 2009 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) * a copy of your dive logs * email and phone contact information for at least two references To: Jerod Sapp; PISCO lab manager; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Position Announcement Physical Oceanography/Marine Ecology Seasonal Research Assistant available at Oregon State University. Job ID#: PO1 2009 Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist in scientific research in the nearshore oceanographic environment for the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO). The primary responsibilities are to assist in conducting oceanographic research on and offshore of the Oregon coast at six sites. At sea work includes: participating in research cruises on the R/V Elakha and R/V Kalipi; deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of oceanographic instruments; and occasional SCUBA to observe and recover moorings. Shore and lab work includes: constructing moorings and other sampling devices; assisting with downloading and maintaining oceanographic data and data logs; mussel growth measurements; assisting with instrument calibrations; assisting with water sampling collection and processing; and assisting professors, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in their research as needed. This position requires working weekends and early mornings, and very long hours in the field. It may also require staying at housing on the coast for short periods. Required Qualifications: * SCUBA diving certification and significant diving experience * Boating experience and resistance to motion sickness * Ability to work collaboratively as part of an ecological research team * Interest in physical and biological oceanography Desirable Qualifications: * Strong attention to detail * First Aid and CPR certification * AAUS scientific diving certification * Cold water/ dry suit diving experience * Physically fit, hardworking and willing to work required hours * Marine biology and/or oceanography coursework and/or fieldwork Program: This project is part of the Partnership for the Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO), a large-scale marine research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore ecosystems of the U.S. West Coast <http://www.piscoweb.org/what/area/index.html> . An interdisciplinary collaboration of scientists from four universities <http://www.piscoweb.org/what/campuses/index.html> , 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. Salary: $11/hr. Dates: Approximately mid-March 2009 through September, 2009. Location: Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon Housing: We do not offer housing. Transportation: Transportation to and from field sites and dock is provided. If you would like to apply for this position, please email with Job ID# PO1 2009 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) * a copy of your dive logs * email and phone contact information for at least two references To: Jerod Sapp; PISCO lab manager; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> For more information, contact Jerod by email or check out our website at www.piscoweb.org. Review of applications will begin on February 15.
