Position: Summer Field Assistant-Arctic
Position Summary:
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is
seeking applicants for a temporary summer field assistant to work on
a project that examines the biogeochemistry of major arctic rivers.
The position will be based out of Inuvik, Canada, and is expected to
be approximately one month in duration, between mid to late June and
mid to late July, 2010.
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be responsible for taking daily water
samples from the Mackenzie River, and processing these samples for
later transport to Woods Hole and chemical analyses. Both sampling
from shore and supervised work on a boat will be undertaken. The
candidate will be expected to work independently and be able to
troubleshoot problems that may arise in the field.Travel to Inuvik
from Woods Hole and field living expenses will be paid in addition to
a salary.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants should have a BS degree or commensurate experience.
Experience with proper collection and processing of water samples,
and significant experience with field work is required. Applicants
must demonstrate an ability to work independently and in remote locations.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be in good health, capable of rigorous physical
outdoor activity, prepared to work in harsh weather conditions, and
willing to live in a group setting where personal privacy is limited.
Travel to Inuvik from Woods Hole and field living expenses will be
paid in addition to a salary
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
APPLY ONLINE AT: https://mbl.simplehire.edu
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ann Woolford
Human Resources Office
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
[email protected]
