Position: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) - PIE-LTER
Date: March 4, 2015
Position Summary:
The Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for the
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the
National Science Foundation. The successful applicant will work as
part of a large-scale, multi-disciplinary project examining the
effects of sea-level, climate change, and changes in human land use
of the marshes, estuaries and watersheds surrounding Plum Island
Sound, MA (http://pie-lter.ecosystems.mbl.edu).
REU positions are available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents
only who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or
universities (no graduating seniors).
Additional Information:
For 2015, the primary focus of the 10-week REU program at PIE-LTER
will be on fish population and fish community ecology, and the
student will work closely with a mentor to develop and conduct an
independent project within this research area. However, the student
will be immersed in an active research environment and will interact
with a diversity of knowledgeable wetland scientists conducting
research on plant ecology, invertebrate ecology, and biogeochemical
cycling. The student is expected to present his/her findings at MBL's
Young Scientist Symposium in August in Woods Hole. Housing will be
provided at the field station in Byfield, MA.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology,
chemistry and ideally ecology or ecosystem studies. Attention to
detail and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are
essential. Ability to work long hours in the field and carry heavy
objects over uneven marsh is required. Previous experience with boats
and fishing is useful but not required.
Special Instructions
to Applicants:
The following are required documents:
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.
