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Two Doctoral Research Assistantships in Fisheries Ecology/Exploring movement and recruitment dynamics of walleye in Michigan’s inland waterways

July 13th, 2010

Responsibilities: We are seeking two highly motivated doctoral students to join our collaborative fisheries research in the Fisheries and Wildlife Department at Michigan State University. The students will develop dissertation projects related to our Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE)-funded research addressing movement and recruitment dynamics of walleye in 5 large interconnected lakes in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. The walleye population in this ‘inland waterway’ is highly valued by sport anglers and Native American fishers, and a better understanding of walleye movement and recruitment dynamics is needed to inform harvest regulations. Field research will begin in March 2011. Students will work closely with MDNRE biologists on this project.

Qualifications: Applicants must be self-motivated and hard- working with good written and verbal communication skills. A background in fisheries ecology and management with strong field and quantitative skills is desired. Past experience overseeing and mentoring a field crew as well as working in a multidisciplinary collaborative research and/or managementsetting is desirable.

Salary: Preferable start date is August 2010, but a start date as late as January 2011 will be considered. Applicants interested in this position should be prepared to submit an application for a university fellowship http://grad.msu.edu/funding.htm. Salary is ~$1600 per month; tuition and fees, as well as student health benefits, are provided with these assistantships.

Closing Date: August 1, 2010 or until suitable candidates are
identified

Contact: Please submit the following information to Dr. Daniel
Hayes (hayesdan@msu.edu) or Dr. Mary Bremigan
(bremigan@msu.edu), Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, 13
Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI, 48824:

1. Cover letter describing background, relevant research
interests and skills, and career objectives
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial transcripts
4. GRE scores (including percentiles)
5. Names, phone numbers, and emails of three references

For more information, please contact Dr. Hayes or Dr.
Bremigan:
Dr. Dan Hayes (hayesdan@msu.edu); 517-432-3781
Dr. Mary Bremigan (bremigan@msu.edu); 517-432-3831

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Tags: Daniel Hayes, Department Of Fisheries, Department Of Natural Resources, Department Of Natural Resources And Environment, Dissertation Projects, Doctoral Research Assistantships, Field Crew, Fisheries Research, Harvest Regulations, Inland Waterways, Michigan Department Of Natural Resources, Michigan State University, Natural Resources And Environment, Quantitative Skills, Recruitment Dynamics, Sport Anglers, University Fellowship, Verbal Communication Skills, Walleye Population, Wildlife Department

Graduate Assistantship/Invasive quagga mussels in the Lower Colorado River

July 13th, 2010

An assistantship towards a Master degree of Public Health (MPH) is available in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). The incumbent will work with state government agencies and, as well as other research teams on projects such as impacts of quagga mussels (Dreissena bugensis) on fisheries, how to find solutions to control this invasive pest in the arid southwest. Invasive quagga mussels were discovered in Lake Mead on January 6, 2007. It is the first known occurrence of the dreissenid species in the western United States. Now it has been found in many ecosystems in the Southwest United States.

The incumbent needs to do field work to collect water and sediment samples in Lake Mohave, summarize water quality data, enumerate quagga mussel veligers and adults, identify and count benthic samples, present research results in interagency meetings, and draft report to funding agencies. The funding is available for 2 years. Minimum requirements include 1) a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Limnology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related field; 2) good physical condition; 3) safe driving history; 4) self-motivated personality; 5) working independently and interactively with a multidisciplinary team.

The position starts from September 2010 depending on the availability of qualified applicant. Interested students should send CV, letter describing their qualifications, contact list of two references, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. David Wong (david.wong@unlv.edu), Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway Box 453064, Las Vegas NV 89154 (Tel: 702-895-2446/Fax: 702-895-5166). Electronic submission is preferred. The due date for application is December 15, 2009. More information about graduate studies at UNLV can be found at http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/.

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Tags: David Wong, Draft Report, Electronic Submission, Graduate Assistantship, Health University, Interested Students, Lake Mead, Lower Colorado River, Maryland Parkway, Multidisciplinary Team, Nevada Las Vegas, Present Research, Quagga Mussels, Sediment Samples, State Government Agencies, University Of Nevada At Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas, Unofficial Transcripts, Water Quality Data, Western United States

PhD Student, Sea Ice Physics (Ref. 32/D-KLI)

June 11th, 2010

The division Sea Ice Physics at the AWI analyses the role of sea ice in the climate system, causes of changing sea ice and its impacts on the oceanic and atmospheric circulation as well as biological processes in the ocean and sea ice. Our work is backed up by remote sensing, direct observations and numerical models. In order to reach the best research results, the AWI works closely together with other European institutes.

Due to the dramatic changes of the Arctic sea ice and its central role for the climate and biology of the Arctic, the correlation of physical environmental and biological parameters shall be studied. The data from trans-arctic expeditions as well as numerical modeling is used. Therefore the student is required to participate in an expedition to the central Arctic with the RV ‘Polarstern’. The work demands a synthesis of biological and physical observations. On the other hand the student shall work on measurements and numerical modeling of the interaction of sea and sea ice with biological processes.

Qualification: Diploma/Master or equivalent degree preferably in geophysics, physics, mathematics, meteorology or oceanography. The student should be interested in interdisciplinary work in sea ice physics, physical oceanography and marine biology.

The position is limited to three years, salary group 13/2 TVöD (momentarily 50%, the preparation for a salary raise is under way).

Wherever applicable, PhD students will be enrolled in the Helmholtz Graduate School “POLMAR” (http://polmar.awi.de) or any other postgraduate programme.

AWI aims to increase the number of women in the scientific staff and therefore encourages women to apply. Disabled applicants with identical technical and personal suitability will be preferentially selected, please see our notification on our homepage under job offers / jobs.

The AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of alternatives. In Bremerhaven, the AWI operates its own nursery.

Please send your applications with the standard documentation (curriculum vitae, publication list, certificates) by June 30, 2010 under reference number to: Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar- and Marine Research, Personnel Department, P.O. Box 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven / Germany (http://www.awi.de)

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Tags: Arctic Expeditions, Arctic Sea Ice, Atmospheric Circulation, Awi, Biological Parameters, Biological Processes, Climate System, Dramatic Changes, Equivalent Degree, European Institutes, Life Career, Marine Biology, Numerical Models, Personal Suitability, Phd Students, Physical Observations, Physical Oceanography, Salary Group, Salary Raise, Scientific Staff

Biological Oceanography Internship

June 11th, 2010

The biological oceanography lab is currently seeking applicants for a summer/fall internship position to assist in research involving water-column and gelatinous zooplankton sampling in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. Research will be based out of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab located on Dauphin Island, Al. Interns will work closely with graduate students and technicians.
Duration of the internship may be from 2 months up to one year with flexible start and finish dates.

Interns will be involved in sample collection and processing. Duties will focus heavily on field sampling aboard a 23’ vessel in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This person must have a clean driving record and be willing to drive long distance (5 hours) to sample sites. Upon return to the lab, the intern may be requested to assist in processing samples.

Interns will be trained in all aspects of field sampling, which involves vertical and oblique ring net hauls, niskin bottle and CTD deployment and recovery, and jellyfish capture. Laboratory work may involve data entry, morphometric measurements on gelatinous zooplankton and zooplankton identification. The intern will also be introduced to molecular techniques including sample dilution, DNA lysis and agarose gel electrophoresis. Daily activities will include maintaining and cleaning field equipment, assisting in maintenance of jellyfish cultures. There will also be opportunities to learn other ecological field sampling techniques in a variety of marine environments. In addition, interns are encouraged to attend seminars on current topics in marine science hosted at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and at the University of South Alabama.
We are seeking people who are committed and enthusiastic about marine science and may be considering marine science as a career. This job requires long days of physically demanding field work and long hours sorting samples in the lab. Experience (although not necessary), as well as enthusiasm about marine research, are important aspects of a rewarding internship. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.
Stipend:
A monthly stipend of $1200 is provided, and housing is available at the Sea Lab for a monthly rate of $325(including utilities).
Eligibility:
Recent graduates enrolled in marine programs or with marine experience are preferred. This internship is only available to U.S. citizens with a clean driving record.
Application Requirements:
1. Fill out Internship application accessed at:
http://faculty.disl.org/mgraham.html

(see below for instructions)
2. Provide 2 letters of recommendation. These can be emailed directly to mmiller@disl.org or mailed to Mairi Miller, Biological Oceanography Lab Intern Program, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Application Instructions:
You must have Acrobat Reader 8 or higher to view and save the application correctly. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can visit http://www.adobe.com to download a FREE copy. Although not required, we would prefer if you submitted your application via email.
To save the pdf with your information entered:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Users: Select “Save As” under the “Page” menu or click the save disk icon.
Firefox Users: Click on the save disk icon. **Do not select “Save Page As” under the “File” menu as this will only save the blank pdf without your entered information.
Then rename the file to “your last name_applicaton.pdf” (eg. Miller_application.pdf), and email your file to mmiller@disl.org. We also suggest you print a copy for your records.
If you prefer, you may submit your application via fax to (251) 861-7540 Attn: Mairi Miller or via mail to
Biological Oceanography Lab Intern Program
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
If at any time during the application process, you have questions or problems with the fillable pdf form, you may contact Mairi Miller via email at mmiller@disl.org or via phone (251) 861-2141 ext 2289
Internship Application Deadline: July 1 2010
Interns will be notified: July 10 2010.
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Tags: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Biological Oceanography, Ctd, Dauphin Island Al, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Ecological Field, Fall Internship, Field Sampling Techniques, Gulf Of Mexico, Island Sea Lab, Lab Experience, Laboratory Work, Lysis, Marine Environments, Marine Science, Mexico Research, Oceanography Lab, University Of South Alabama, Water Column, Zooplankton Sampling

PhD position: Design and application of integrated methane gas detection systems for marine environmental applications

June 11th, 2010

Within the framework of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network SENSEnet (www.eu-sensenet.net) funded by the European Commission, MARUM is offering a PhD position. Potential candidates should have a good background in geosciences/geophysics/geology. Candidates from other disciplines like Physics or Electrical Engineering may also apply whereby the topic of the dissertation will then have a more technical focus. The position will be hosted by the University of Bremen, MARUM (http://www.marum.de) and the three year grant is to be started as soon as possible.

The key objective of this project is to develop an integrated sensor package to detect and quantify methane seepage emanating from the seafloor. Methane seepage from the seafloor is a topic of high relevance due to methane’s potential role in global warming (http://www.marum.de/Page8695.html) Until recently there was no method available that allowed for even roughly quantifying methane release into the atmosphere. Preliminary work on this topic has focused on the investigation and application of acoustic sonar systems. The activities will be embedded into the multi-disciplinary research on fluid and gas seepage at MARUM as well as the investigations of hydrothermal vent systems at NOCS (National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK)

The PhD candidate will be trained in locating and subsequent investigation of fluid seeps on the seabed and will gain experience of work at sea on research vessels. The task will be carried out in close cooperation with geoscientists and engineers at MARUM, NOCS and IOW (The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, Warnemünde) to construct and field-test the sensor package.

According to the FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Networks funding guidelines of the EC the candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of selection by the host institution. Monthly living allowances and all other expenses for the activities carried out by the ESR (mobility, travel, career exploratory, participation) are in accordance with the FP7 ‘People’ Work Programme, Annex 3 and will be calculated on the basis of the specific candidate profile.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given to disabled persons.

The position will be open until a candidate has been selected. Further enquiries and applications can be made to:
Prof. Gerhard Bohrmann (gbohrmann@marum.de)
and
Dr. Christoph Waldmann (cwaldmann@marum.de)

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