Hi All, Please see the announcement below about an NSF-REU we are offering at Florida International University.
Best Deron Deron Burkepile Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Florida International University Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.fiu.edu/~dburkepi/front.htm NSF-REU in Coral Reef Ecology at Florida International University We seek a highly motivated undergraduate to fill a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position in coral reef ecology at Florida International University. The successful applicant will work with Drs. Deron Burkepile (http://www2.fiu.edu/~dburkepi/Home.html) and Rebecca Vega Thurber (http://microbiology.science.oregonstate.edu/node/182) to conduct experiments on coral-algal-bacteria interactions on coral reefs in the Florida Keys. This position is for an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career or graduate studies in Marine Sciences. The successful candidate will live and work in Key Largo in the Florida Keys and gain basic field and laboratory research skills in coral reef ecology and microbiology. The primary responsibility of the student will be to conduct experiments on how competition with macroalgae changes the composition of the bacterial community on coral surfaces. There will be ample opportunities to participate in other projects studying herbivore foraging behavior, coral predation, and nutrient dynamics on coral reefs. Eligibility: Applications are invited from undergraduates in their junior and senior years with interests in biology, microbiology, and environmental sciences. Students cannot have graduated at the time of the fellowship. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and its possessions. Minorities and underrepresented students are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Applicants should have a classroom/laboratory background in ecology and marine biology. Experience working on coral reefs and/or with microbiological techniques is preferred. Applicants MUST be certified SCUBA divers with at least 20 logged dives. Certification with the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) is highly preferred. The position runs May 28-August 17, 2012. Stipends of $5,500 will be provided for the 12-week full-time program. In addition, students will be provided housing at no cost. Students from outside the South Florida area may also apply for travel assistance. This position is funded by the National Science Foundation Biological Oceanography Program. Application Procedures: Applicants will need to submit: 1) Cover letter briefly stating background and interests; 2) College transcripts of all completed work; 3) Two letters of recommendation; 4) A statement of career goals and research interests; and 5) Evidence of SCUBA diving and/or AAUS certification. Application materials should be sent as a single PDF file to Dr. Deron Burkepile via email at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . Application deadline is April 20, 2012.
