Position: Research Assistant III - Arctic LTER
Date: August 31, 2011
Position Summary:
The Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Lab, Woods Hole MA is seeking
applicants for a full-time Research Assistant to work with the Lake component
of the Arctic LTER project. The position is based in Woods Hole with a summer
field season on the North Slope of Alaska.
Additional Information:
The field duties of the lakes research assistant are to maintain long-term
whole lake manipulations and carry out long-term monitoring of lake biology,
physics and chemistry. Activities in Woods Hole include chemical analyses of
water and sediment samples, data analysis, writing of reports and manuscripts,
and logistical planning for the summer Arctic field season.
Basic Qualifications:
A MA in aquatic biology, ecology or chemistry or a BA/BS in above fields with
at least three additional years of relevant experience. The successful
candidate will be expected to schedule own work and should be prepared to
supervise a small field crew.
The position is available immediately. The ideal candidate would be able to
start work in the Fall of 2011, or at least to come to Woods Hole for 2-3 weeks
in October, November, or December for training with the person who has filled
this job for the past three years.
The candidate will be expected to live and work in Woods Hole in the fall,
winter, and spring months, traveling to Alaska each summer and working there
from early June through late August. All travel and living expenses while in
Alaska will be paid in addition to a year round salary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with statistical analyses, database management, spreadsheet programs
and graphics programs a plus.
Physical Requirements
Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous physical activity
(e.g., working long hours in potentially harsh environmental conditions,
carrying >40 pound pack across uneven terrain) and prepared to live in an
isolated research camp in northern Alaska.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial transcripts are required documents, but may be either uploaded with
your CV and Cover Letter or faxed to the Human Resources Office at
508-289-7931. Please reference this posting if faxing.
APPLY ONLINE AT: https://mbl.simplehire.com An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ann Woolford
Human Resources Office
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
[email protected]
