Marine Technician

The Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction (CMOP) has an opening for a Marine Technician for a temporary duration of six months over the summer from approximately April to October.

CMOP operates fixed stations (underwater environmental monitoring) in the Lower Columbia River Estuary and the Pacific Ocean from a field station in Astoria, Oregon. This position is located in Astoria, Oregon.

This position will assist with the field operations, to include: calibration and repair of oceanographic instrumentation; operating small open boats in estuary and coastal waters; scientific diving; participating in oceanographic research cruises lasting from one day to several weeks; construction of cables and mounting frames; maintenance of research vessel; appraising, processing, and analyzing of oceanographic data; and publication of data and findings from research activity.

Minimum qualifications include: high school diploma; 1st and 2nd year undergraduate courses in science or engineering discipline; BS or equivalent in oceanography, physical science, engineering or related subject preferred; experience with some fieldwork in environmental monitoring; experience with small vessel operation; physical ability for scientific diving (physical examination will be required); scientific diving qualifications preferred; and valid driver's license. This position will regularly work outside in all weather, requires frequent physical exertion and must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

For more information on the Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction and this position please visit www.stccmop.org.

To Apply: Please apply online at http://www.ohsu.edu/hr/ for job IRC26910.

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PhD in Aquatic Ecotoxicology

A PhD position is available (ideally starting summer 2009) for a project investigating the relationships between the presence of environmental stressors (pesticides, light and temperature), the selection of freshwater cyanobacterial toxic strains, and the production of toxin and toxicity on zooplankton.
The objectives of the project are (i) to examine the interactive effects of environmental stressors on the physiology, population growth and toxicity of different species of cyanobacteria, (ii) to determine the effect of toxins on zooplankton, and (iii) to investigate the role of zooplankton in the control of cyanobacteria growth in the presence of different environmental stressors.
This project, part of a collaborative program between Canada and Mexico, will involve mainly laboratory research (physiological and biochemical assays, and competition experiments in microcosms and mesocosms).

An MSc degree in biological sciences or biochemistry is required. The ideal candidate will have some training in ecology, physiology, biochemistry and toxicology, and will be motivated to undertake research in aquatic ecosystem health.

Although, UQAM is a French speaking university, knowledge of French is not mandatory for this position. The ability to write in English is necessary.

Funding in the form of a student stipend will be provided for a minimum of 3 years for the position.

Interested candidates should send a CV, unofficial copy of transcripts and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position to Dr. Philippe Juneau (juneau.philippe@uqam.ca) or Dr. Beatrix Beisner (beisner.beatrix@uqam.ca)

Graduate Student Assistantship, Watershed Biogeochemistry

A graduate research assistantship is available in the School of Biology and Ecology at the University of Maine for a student interested in watershed biogeochemistry. The successful applicant will be involved in a NSF-funded project that examines how nitrogen and acid deposition change biogeochemical pathways in coupled terrestrial-stream systems. The student will be based at U. Maine, but will collaborate extensively with stream and terrestrial ecologists, soil scientists, and geochemists at the University of Maine, Virginia Tech, and the U.S. Forest Service. Field work will be conducted at forested LTREB sites in Maine and West Virginia.

Ph.D. students are preferred, but M.S. students may apply. The assistantship includes a stipend, tuition, and health insurance. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Kevin Simon (ksimon@maine.edu) and send a letter of interest (prior accomplishments, research experience and interests, future career goals), a CV, transcripts, and GRE scores. Details about the graduate program at the University of Maine can be found through the School of Biology and Ecology (http://biology.umaine.edu/), the Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program (http://ees.umaine.edu/), and the graduate school (http://www2.umaine.edu/graduate/).

The University of Maine, in Orono, sits conveniently between Acadia National Park on the scenic Maine coast and the mountains of the Mt. Katahdin and the Moosehead Lake regions. There is easy access to outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, and fly fishing. For more information about U. Maine go to http://www.umaine.edu/.

MS Assitantships, Air-Land-River-Sea interactions

MS students wanted as Fellows on NSF-funded program on Air-Land-River-Sea interactions and participate in K to 12 education.

Fellows will develop projects that address specific questions about the interactions among land use change, precipitation, river runoff, climate change, and the chemical and microbiological loading in rivers, and ultimately how all of those changes affect coastal biology and ocean circulation. Students are sought with expertise or interest in the following fields: biology (and all its subfields including microbiology, toxicology, genetics, molecular biology), physical oceanography, hydrology, remote sensing, GIS, numerical modeling, nutrient or chemical dynamics, marine biology (especially fish, invertebrates and algae), or ecology (terrestrial, aquatic or marine). Fellows can enroll in either the newly formed Department of Marine Science or Department of Biology. Duties include 15-20 hours per week in local schools developing place-based science activities with teachers and communicating your science project. Stipend is for one year at $30,000 and tuition waiver. One additional year of funding through this program may be awarded dependent on successful progress. Any additional time is dependent on funding availability.

The University of New England, www.une.edu, is located on the coast of Southern Maine, approximately 45 minutes from Portland. Learn more about the MS Degree at http://www.une.edu/cas/biological/graduate/masters.asp. Learn more about the SPARTACUS project at http://faculty.une.edu/cas/szeeman/GK-12/SPARTACUS.html.

To apply for acceptance to this project contact the director, Dr. Stephan Zeeman, via email szeeman@une.edu, with a letter of interest stating the area of proposed study, any prior research, prior involvement with schools, camps, museums, etc. In addition, make a formal application to UNE Graduate Admissions through https://www.une.edu/admissions/application/apply.asp and specify your interest in the GK-12 program. Applications will be accepted until April 1 but will be reviewed as they arrive and candidates may be selected prior to the deadline. Selected applicants will be interviewed for suitability. Fellows must be citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S. Foreign students with student visas are not eligible.