The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge, MD, is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to work with Dr. James Pierson and Dr. Michael Roman on two federally funded projects exploring the effects of hypoxia on living marine resources. Specifically, these projects focus on the relationship between zooplankton and hypoxia, and involve both the analysis of existing data from the Gulf of Mexico, and a field project working with a team of scientists in the Chesapeake Bay. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in oceanography, fisheries, or related fields with experience in interdisciplinary research and an interest in ecology and ecosystem science. Candidates with field research experience and a strong background in quantitative analysis, numerical modeling, and ecosystem science are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position begins after March, 2010. The initial appointment is for 1-year with re-appointments of up to 2 subsequent years possible, contingent on performance. For more information about Horn Point Laboratory and the project principle investigators please see these websites: http://www.hpl.umces.edu or http://www.hpl.umces.edu/~jpierson. If interested, please provide a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jamie Pierson by e-mail (jpierson@hpl.umces.edu). For more information please feel free to contact Dr. Pierson. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Post-doctoral scientist in zooplankton ecology
February 22nd, 2010 
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No Comments »Graduate Assistantships: Zooplankton ecology, bioacoustics
December 2nd, 2009 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/
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Bioacoustics Research, Biology Computer, Computer Programming Experience, Desirable Positions, Doctoral Students, Engineering Physics, Graduate Admissions, Graduate Assistantships, Joe Warren, Laboratory Experiments, Marine Mammal, Marine Science, Peninsula Region, Prospective Graduate, Research Assistantships, Science Engineering, Somas, Stony Brook University, Tuition Waivers, Zooplankton Ecology No Comments »Internship, Marine Zooplankton Ecology
September 26th, 2009 A paid internship is currently available in the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Zooplankton Ecology Lab. The position, which has flexible starting and ending dates, offers recently graduated or senior undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in an active field and laboratory study of gelatinous plankton ecology. Activities will include field sample collections aboard a 23’ vessel in the northern Gulf of Mexico along with various technical applications of biological oceanography and zooplankton ecology. Upon returning to the lab, the intern will be requested to assist in processing samples.
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.
Housing is available either on or off DISL’s campus. The position requires valid driver’s license and clean driving record and the ability to lift light loads and to work on small boats.
Duration of the internship is up to 12 months with a flexible start date during Fall 2009. 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 $1160 is provided, and housing is available at the Sea Lab for a monthly rate of $250 (including utilities).
Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in marine programs or with marine experience are preferred. Graduating seniors are also welcome to apply. This internship is only available to U.S. citizens with a clean driving record.
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Biological Oceanography, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Ecological Field, Ecology Activities, Field Sampling Techniques, Island Sea Lab, Lab Experience, Laboratory Study, Light Loads, Marine Environments, Marine Experience, Marine Science, Marine Zooplankton, Plankton Ecology, Rewarding Internship, Sample Collections, Small Boats, Undergraduate Juniors, University Of South Alabama, Zooplankton Ecology No Comments »
