REU in Marine Science in Oregon POSITION: A National Science Foundation funded Research Experience for Undergraduates position is available for one undergraduate student this summer (June-August 2013) at the University of OregonÂ’s Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon. The REU student will live at OIMB and work in Dr. Alan ShanksÂ’ laboratory and field sites near Charleston for the full 10 weeks. To read more about the Shanks Lab people and research visit: pages.uoregon.edu/ashanks/
PROJECT: Most marine species reproduce by releasing many, tiny larvae into the ocean that can interact with currents for hours to months before growing into the adult. Larval behavior and dispersal is key in understanding population dynamics of these species. The intern will work with Dr. Alan Shanks and his graduate students to sample zooplankton (including larvae) and take physical oceanographic data in nearshore waters from small boats. The intern will be directly involved in sampling, including net deployments and retrievals by hand from a small boat. The team will also monitor settlement on intertidal rocks to examine how nearshore currents affect the delivery of larvae to their intertidal adult habitats. REQUIREMENTS: Intern must be willing to work on small boats for long hours, occasionally in inclement weather. The intern must be able to carry heavy equipment, haul in nets, and be willing to help launch the zodiac from the beach, and should not be easily seasick. Accessing intertidal field sites often require climbing down steep trails and over boulders. We have found that past interns with hiking, boating, sailing, surfing, climbing, or other outdoor or water sport experience have been ideal candidates for the fieldwork in our lab. Please indicate in your application any experience you have with boats, oceanographic equipment, and other outdoor experience. The National Science Foundation requires that REU students be U.S. citizens that are current U.S. college undergraduates who will continue to be full time students in fall 2013. Applicants may come from related programs such as biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates will be required to live at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology field station for 10 weeks from early June to mid August. Housing and meals in field station dorms will be provided. Transportation to and from OIMB will be provided at the beginning and end of the internship. The intern will receive a stipend of $4500 for the 10 weeks. TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 30th or earlier. Send (or email) a cover letter, resume or CV, copy of transcripts (unofficial is fine), names, address, telephone number and email contacts for 3 references to: Marley Jarvis at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, PO Box 5389, Charleston, OR 97420. Emailed applications (all attachments sent in one email please) are accepted and highly encouraged: [email protected]. Clearly indicate the REU position in the subject of the email. OIMB is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
