Position: Summer Research Technician - Entry Level
Date: April 2, 2014
Application Deadline: June 1, 2014
Position Summary:
The Marine Biological Laboratory Ecosystems Center seeks applicants
for entry level summer research technicians for a project that
examines the effects of eutrophication in salt marshes. At least two
positions are available, one focusing on the ecology of marine
organisms and one focusing on biogeochemical cycling and or ecosystem
C and N budgets. Applicants with more advanced course work in these
areas are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
The technicians will primarily assist principal investigators,
postdocs, research assistants, and graduate students with ongoing
projects and gain experience in a variety of research areas related
to coastal science. Duties include intensive field work to maintain
the experiments and sample processing in the laboratory.
Basic Qualifications:
Attention to detail, the ability to work as a member of a team, and a
desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential.
Successful candidates will be expected to live at the field site in
Plum Island Sound (3 hours from Woods Hole) where housing is provided
and paid for by the project. A major in biology or chemistry is
required and applicants should have completed basic coursework in
biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or environmental science.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior field experience and an understanding of basic salt marsh
sampling techniques is desirable.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be willing to conduct moderately strenuous fieldwork
in marine environments, primarily intertidal settings under variable
weather conditions. Ability to lift 50lbs and work in arduous
conditions is also required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
You will be required to upload the following documents during the
online application process:
1- Cover Letter
2- Resume/CV
3- References (list of 3 with contact information)
4- Unofficial Transcripts
APPLY ONLINE: https://mbl.simplehire.com
The Marine Biological Laboratory is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.
Molly Kelleher
Human Resources Office
Office Hours-9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 289-7422
[email protected]
