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Graduate Assistantships: Zooplankton ecology, bioacoustics

Research assistantships and tuition waivers are available for masters or doctoral students interested in zooplankton ecology and/or bioacoustics in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. Students will join a research lab working on several funded projects including: measuring the zooplankton prey field in relation to the behavior of marine mammal (baleen whales) predators and an investigation into the acoustic scattering characteristics of zooplankton in the Southern Ocean (Antarctic peninsula region). Research projects will involve time at sea as well as laboratory experiments.

Students should have a background in marine science, engineering, physics,or biology. Computer programming experience (particularly in MATLAB) is extremely useful.

Students may apply for Fall 2010, although Spring 2010 entry is also desirable. Positions as a research assistant before enrolling in graduate school are also possible for Spring 2010.

For more information regarding the graduate admissions process, see: http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/prospective/graduate.html.

For more information about the project, contact: Dr. Joseph Warren, joe.warren@stonybrook.edu http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/~warren/

Lecturer in Marine Science

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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