The following student research opportunity is open at the US EPA Western Ecology Division laboratory in Newport, Oregon. Please share this announcement with your colleagues, faculty, and students.
Student Contractor Participation in Research on Effects of Macroalgal Blooms on Estuarine Ecosystems The Western Ecology Division of the US Environmental Protection Agency in Newport, Oregon is seeking a student contractor to assist in research pertaining to quantifying the effects of macroalgal blooms on Pacific Northwest (PNW) estuarine ecosystem structure, function, and ecosystem service production as part of the Safe and Sustainable Waters Research Program (SSWR) and the Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Program (SHCRP). The student contractor shall assist with statistical analysis of existing data sets from studies conducted at the EPA laboratory. Those studies include field experiments to examine effects of macroalgal loading on benthic invertebrate community structure, sediment chemistry, and bioturbation rates; and studies on temporal variation in the spatial distribution of macroalgae within estuaries. The student contractor will also assist in developing metrics of the ecological effects of macroalgal blooms to benthic communities. There also may be opportunities to participate in field work. More detailed information and requirements for this solicitation can be found at the following web address: http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q1300013/index.htm Solicitation posted October 17, 2012. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. ET, October 26, 2012. See the Announcement file, below, for full details on how to submit a package for this requirement. Proposals must contain all the required information and documentation to be considered. Include reference number RFQ-RT-13-00013 on your submission. Student candidates: Questions regarding this services student contract should be directed to the contract specialist Jacqueline Sayles via email at [email protected] . Questions regarding the technical aspects of the contracted duties and responsibilities should be directed to Dr. Ted DeWitt, the EPA technical mentor for the contracted activities, at [email protected] or 541-867-4029. Be sure to check the solicitation website frequently for amendments.
