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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

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International Research Experiences for Students

May 12th, 2010

IRES Project
International Research Experiences for Students Project: Molecular Ecology and Evolution of Marine Photosynthetic Organisms

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This NSF-funded International Research Experience for Students (IRES) will provide US graduate students with opportunities to gain international research experience at the Station Biologique de Roscoff (SBR) in France, a research and training center in marine biology, oceanography, and marine genomics operated by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the Université Pierre et Marie Curie. Students will work closely with SBR researchers on the molecular ecology and evolution of marine photosynthetic organisms. SBR is located in Brittany, a western region of France. Students interested in the program can apply for stays up to 6 months. Applications
are accepted on an ongoing basis.

For more information regarding the IRES project and the application process please contact: http://armbrustlab.ocean.washington.edu/ires/

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Tags: Application Process, Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique, Ecology And Evolution, Genomics, Graduate Students, International Research Experience, Marine Biology, Molecular Ecology, Oceanography, Photosynthetic Organisms, Pierre Et Marie, Pierre Et Marie Curie, Program Description, Research Experiences, Sbr, Station Biologique De Roscoff, Students Project, Université Pierre Et Marie, Université Pierre Et Marie Curie, Washington Edu

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Ph.D. Assistantship, Marine Molecular Ecology

February 13th, 2010

Ph.D. Assistantship in Marine Molecular Ecology: Geographic Range Limits of Hybridizing Blue Mussels

A Ph.D. assistantship in marine molecular ecology is available at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, to begin Fall 2010. The position is part of a funded collaborative project with colleagues at the University of New England, which examines the role of larval dispersal and physiological tolerance in establishing range limits of the northern blue mussel, Mytilus trossulus, in the Gulf of Maine. The selected candidate will work closely with a molecular ecologist, a benthic ecologist, and a physical oceanographer. The position is interdisciplinary and will involve intensive field and laboratory studies of patterns of dispersal, recruitment, and postsettlement mortality in relation to the Eastern Maine Coastal Current. The successful candidate should be highly motivated, work well in a team, and have solid molecular laboratory skills. Desired qualifications include an excellent academic record in marine biology and oceanography and a strong background in molecular ecology and evolution; an interest in the genetics of hybrid zones is also a plus.

Candidates should email Dr. Michael McCartney a letter of
interest and a C.V. (mccartneym@uncw.edu;
http://www.uncw.edu/bio/faculty_mccartney.htm) and are
encouraged to visit
http://24.97.224.81/research/msc/faculty.cfm for
information on PIs Dr. Phil Yund and Dr. Charles Tilburg. For
details on applying to the Ph.D. in Marine Biology, visit
http://www.uncw.edu/bio/grad-phd.html (deadline is April
15, 2010).

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Tags: Assistantship, Blue Mussel, Dr Phil, Eastern Maine, Ecologist, Ecology And Evolution, Gulf Of Maine, Hybrid Zones, Laboratory Skills, Laboratory Studies, Larval Dispersal, Letter Of Interest, Marine Biology, Molecular Ecology, Molecular Laboratory, North Carolina Wilmington, Physical Oceanographer, Uncw, University Of New England, University Of North Carolina Wilmington

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Graduate Student Assistantships in Marine Biology

December 2nd, 2009

San Francisco State University’s Romberg Tiburon Center is offering two student Research Assistantships to conduct research toward Master’s degrees on a project recently funded by the National Science Foundation. These assistantships will begin in the fall semester 2010, and are contingent on the students being accepted into the SFSU Masters program in Marine Biology.

This research will investigate feeding by copepod nauplius larvae, the most abundant metazoans in the sea. Comparative experiments and field-based measurements will contrast the food consumed, and the effects of food limitation, between nauplii and later life stages. A variety of techniques will be applied to account for the inevitable biases and limitations of each. These will include laboratory feeding experiments using cultured prey individually and in mixtures, and experiments using natural prey, with a variety of methods used to measure food consumption. Separate experiments will determine how nauplii and copepodites survive and grow at different concentrations of food.

Investigations of feeding by a predatory copepod (Tortanus dextrilobatus) will use molecular techniques to identify mitochondrial and nuclear DNA from diverse suspected prey species. Specific primers will be developed for common zooplankton species consumed by T. dextrilobatus in the laboratory.

One student will work predominantly on experimental approaches with Dr. Wim Kimmerer (PI), and one on molecular approaches to investigate feeding with Dr. Sarah Cohen (co-PI). However, both will gain experience with all techniques and we will all work as a team. Support will include a tuition waiver and a stipend.

Application deadline to Biology Department is 1 February 2010, see http://biology.sfsu.edu/programs/graduate

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Tags: Biology Department, Co Pi, Dr Sarah, Food Consumption, Graduate Student Assistantships, Marine Biology, Masters Program, Metazoans, Molecular Approaches, National Science Foundation, Natural Prey, Nauplii, Nuclear Dna, Prey Species, Romberg Tiburon Center, San Francisco State University, Sarah Cohen, Sfsu Edu, Wim Kimmerer, Zooplankton Species

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Lecturer in Marine Science

August 17th, 2009

Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) seeks to hire a full-time lecturer with expertise in any aspect of marine biology or marine chemistry (academic year appointment, with renewal after the first year pending satisfactory performance and the availability of funds) to work on the Stony Brook Southampton campus. Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Marine Science or related discipline at time of appointment. Must have graduate training and teaching experience at the college level. Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in undergraduate teaching, experience in mentoring undergraduate research, and experience with course and curricular development. The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) (somas.stonybrook.edu) is the State University of New York’s center for marine and atmospheric research, education, and public service. The Stony Brook Southampton campus is located on Shinnecock Bay and features a water-front marine laboratory (http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/facilities/marine_station.html) including a fleet of vessels and labs with flowing seawater to hold marine animals, all of which are available for teaching and research purposes. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The initial review of applications will begin on October 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. For a full position description, application procedures, or to apply online, visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs (JOBS Reference #: F-5948-09-07). Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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