Position: Research Assistant II - TIDE
Date: February 19, 2014
Deadline: April 1, 2014
Position Summary:
A full-time Research Assistant position is available at The
Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory for the TIDE project.
Additional Information:
Duties include participating in a large-scale field experiment to
determine the interactive effects of nutrients and trophic structure
on salt marsh ecosystems. We will follow the effects of additional
nutrients and the on the salt marsh food web and nutrient cycles. The
successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in
executing the experiments, coordinating logistics in the field, and
in monitoring some aspect of the ecosystem response to the
manipulations. Responsibilities include maintaining experimental
manipulations, participating in field and laboratory measurements of
chemistry and biology, and processing and analyzing project data.
Frequent contact with the public, government agencies, boards and
committees will be required. The successful applicant will work as
part of a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of PIs, postdocs,
graduate students and other research assistants and gain broad
experience through field and laboratory work across interdisciplinary
fields including biology, chemistry, and physical oceanography.
Basic Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess a BS or MS degree in Ecology,
Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, or Marine Biology and at least 3 years
of field and laboratory experience in a related field. Attention to
detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to lead team
members, and the ability to communicate positively with the public
are required. Ability to operate small boats and a driver's license
are required. Knowledge of laboratory techniques in analyzing
nutrient samples and stable isotope analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with database management, statistical programs, and
scientific writing are a plus.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires strenuous fieldwork (lifting approx. 50 lbs.,
bending, carrying heavy equipment, and walking through waist high
marine waters and marsh) in marine environments, primarily intertidal
settings under variable weather conditions. Ability to work with
vertebrate and invertebrate animals and hazardous/harsh chemicals in
the laboratory is needed. Irregular hours may include weekend, early
morning or late evening work. Successful candidate will be expected
to work at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole for March
and April, then live at the field site in Plum Island Sound (3 hours
from Woods Hole) for May through August.
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