RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Right Whale Habitat Studies
The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS), a private, non-profit
research, conservation, and education organization based in Provincetown,
MA, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the 2006 winter/spring
season (Jan. 2 May 15) of the right whale habitat studies program. The
successful candidate will play an integral role in the rapid assessment and
reporting of habitat characteristics that influence right whale
distribution in the Cape Cod Bay Critical Habitat. Primary
responsibilities include extensive time at sea conducting zooplankton
sampling and right whale behavioral studies and photo-ID (often in harsh
winter conditions), microscopic identification and enumeration of
zooplankton samples, and database management/data entry. Familiarity with
the identification of Gulf of Maine zooplankton species is highly
preferred, but not required. Additional duties may involve assisting with
field and laboratory operation of a Conductivity-Temperature-Depth profiler
(CTD) and Optical Plankton Counter (OPC), and with the downloading and
analysis of cruise data. Experience with Microsoft Access and biological
oceanography software/data management techniques are preferred. Candidates
must have a relevant 4-year college/university degree (B.A. or B.S.), must
have completed at least one year of applicable experience, should be highly
motivated and independent, and should have strong attention to
detail. This position provides housing and a $2425 monthly stipend. To
learn more about PCCS and the right whale habitat studies program, and to
read field notes from last year's season, visit www.coastalstudies.org.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume with references,
and unofficial copy of transcripts to:
Stephanie Johnson
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
115 Bradford St.
Provincetown, MA 02657
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Email applications accepted. Consideration to begin immediately; please
apply no later than 15 December.
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