Position: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) - TIDE
Date: February 3, 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 applicants will work as
part of a large-scale, multi-disciplinary project examining the
effects of excess nutrients on salt marshes in the Plum Island
Estuary, MA. (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/Tide/).
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:
The student will be immersed in an active research environment and
will interact with a diversity of knowledgeable wetland scientists.
The student will work closely with a mentor to develop and conduct a
research project based on their interests during this 10-week
program. Possible research areas include population ecology, plant
ecology, invertebrate ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and community
ecology. The student is expected to present their 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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required documents include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. References List of 3 with contact information
4. Unofficial TTranscripts
APPLY ONLINE: https://mbl.simplehire.com
The Marine Biological Laboratory is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.
Molly Kelleher
Human Resources Assistant
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
508-289-7422
Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
