Position: Summer Field Assistant - TIDE
Date: February 3, 2015
Position Summary:
A Summer Field Assistant position is available at The Ecosystems
Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory for the TIDE project
(http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/Tide/).
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 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.
The anticipated start date of this position is May 1, 2015.
Basic Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess a BS degree in Ecology,
Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, or Marine Biology and at least one-year
field experience in a related field. Attention to detail, strong
organizational skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and
the ability to communicate positively with the public are required.
Ability to operate small boats and a driver's license are required.
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. The successful candidate will be
expected to work at the Plum Island Field Station (3 hours from Woods
Hole) from May through August.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required application documents include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. References: List of 3 with contact information
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