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POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences (full-time; 9-month tenure track)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in Biology with research emphasis in marine or estuarine invertebrate ecology. Preference will be given to those prepared to conduct research that takes advantage of coastal restoration efforts and other opportunities in our region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate courses in biology including invertebrate zoology, and graduate courses for our M.S. program in Marine and Environmental Biology; develop and sustain an externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students; act as a mentor to graduate students; and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
SALARY:
SREB average for Ph. D. tenure track assistant professor for qualified applicants. Subject to budget approval.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send a letter of application that includes a description of research interests and a statement of teaching philosophy, vita, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Dr. David Schultz
Search Committee Chair
Nicholls State University
P.O. Box 2021
Thibodaux, LA 70310
(Phone: 985 448 4720, email: Dave.Schultz@nicholls.edu)
[Official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, criminal background check, and an official NSU application are required prior to employment.]
Nicholls State University is an EOE/AA/ADA employer. Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until May 10, 2008. Anticipated start date is August 12, 2008.
Visit Department Web site at: http://www.nicholls.edu/biology/
Title: Research Assistant
Start Date: Immediately
Location: University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Principle Duties: The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist in field collection and to organize and maintain data collected for use in oyster restoration in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The person who fills this position will need to be detail-oriented with strong organizational and people management skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
• MS in Marine Science, Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Fisheries Conservation or related discipline
• Ability to accurately collect, record, maintain, and analyze data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
• Strong writing skills including the ability to synthesize data and write clear reports for a variety of audiences (e.g. academics, resource managers, the public).
• Certified SCUBA diver capable of and willing to earn AAUS Scientific Diver Certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must demonstrate practical understanding and working knowledge of scientific empirical procedures
• Must be able to lift medium-weight objects (~50-60 lbs).
• Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work in a dynamic lab/field situation with flexible hours
• Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team pursuing a common goal and objective.
Preferred Qualifications:
• AAUS Scientific Diver Certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access and ArcGIS software
• Experience working on oyster reef ecology and/or on oyster disease dynamics
• Experience operating boats in marine or estuarine waters
• USCG Captain’s license or willingness to obtain one
Salary: $35,000 - $40,000, depending upon experience
Contact:
If you are interested in the position please send your CV and the names and contact information of three references by email to both of the following:
Dr. Ken Paynter paynter@umd.edu
Dr. Lisa Kellogg lkellogg@umd.edu
Associate Marine Scientist Position Shellfish Research and Management
The Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI), which is located in Charleston, South Carolina and is part of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), has a permanent Associate Marine Scientist position available for an individual with broad-based expertise in marine or estuarine ecology. Preference will be given to individuals with expertise and interest in shellfish ecology, shellfish restoration, or wetlands research in marine and estuarine environments. This position involves: managing the Institute’s Shellfish Research Section, which currently has 3-4 staff; developing and conducting shellfish research and monitoring studies relevant to the MRD’s shellfish management needs, developing new research focus on other aspects of estuarine wetland resources, and publishing findings. The employee will also assist the MRRI Director as needed related to shellfish and wetland issues resolution, and serve on various internal and external committees related to shellfish and wetland topics.
This position requires a Ph.D. in marine science with at least three years of post-doctoral work experience in a relevant field, experience in methods and software to conduct statistical analyses of small to large datasets, writing and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings, ability to secure extramural funding as evidenced by previous successful proposal submission, and experience in supervising projects, field and/or laboratory work, data reduction and analysis, and report preparation. This position will be supported at a starting salary of approximately $50,900 or slightly higher dependent on experience, with full benefits. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The MRRI is located at the Marine Resources Center adjacent to Charleston Harbor. Institute staff interacts routinely and extensively with staff at other facilities located at the Center, including the College of Charleston’s Grice Marine Laboratory, NOAA’s Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research, NOAA’s Hollings Marine Laboratory, NIST, and the Medical University of South Carolina’s Marine Biomedical Program. The successful applicant may apply for an adjunct faculty appointment in the College of Charleston’s Graduate Pogram in Marine Biology
Interested applicants should apply online at ttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/sc/default.cfm
To see more information and apply, select only the Department of Natural Resources agency and click on the Associate Marine Scientist position. Include resume, references, education, and work experience in appropriate locations. Add cover letter that includes your statement of research interests in “Add Additional Information” section. The deadline for application submission has been extended until April 30, but the job will remain open until filled.
For additional information on this position you may also contact:
Dr. Bob Van Dolah, Director
Marine Resources Research Institute
843-953-9819; vandolahr@dnr.sc.gov
Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Scallop growth
The Department of Fisheries Oceanography at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology invites applications from qualified students to our Ph.D. programs to work on sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) growth.
The sea scallop resource is presently managed using a catch-at-size analysis approach within an area rotation management strategy. Therefore, spatially resolved growth models are essential for stock assessment. One growth equation is used to predict shell growth for Georges Bank and another for the Mid-Atlantic. These two models are based on previous studies which relied heavily on determination of shell rings and the assumption that rings are annual. However, identification and validation of annuli is difficult. Following individual scallops through time with tagging provides an absolute measure of shell growth. Working cooperatively with the commercial scallop industry we have tagged over 129,000 scallops to estimate spatially specific shell growth in six areas on Georges Bank and in the Mid-Atlantic. These studies contribute to understanding spatial and temporal variability in scallop shell growth rates, as well as provide information about mortality and movement essential to improving spatially specific management strategies.
A Ph.D. research assistantship is available to examine spatially specific shell growth of sea scallops and the relationships between growth performance and distributions of depth, physical ocean conditions, surficial sediment and associated benthic megafauna in each tagging study area using the SMAST centric systematic video survey. These analyses will also be linked to the FVCOM oceanographic model (http://fvcom.smast.umassd.edu/index.html). The research, based on modeling, data analysis, and continued field research, will be supervised by Dr. Kevin Stokesbury, (508-910-6373, kstokesbury@umassd.edu). Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (MS degree preferred) in biology, fisheries, marine science or related field; prior research experience; and be comfortable working at sea. Applicants should possess strong computer, mathematical, and statistical skills. Graduate assistantship includes a 12-month $25,000 stipend, plus tuition and fee waivers.
Applications are encouraged for Fall 2008 admission to the Ph.D. program at the UMass School of Marine Sciences. Applications to our graduate program are available from our website: http://www.umassmarine.net/admissions/. For more information, please also visit our websites: http://www.smast.umassd.edu and http://www.umassmarine.net.
Interested applicants should also send a statement of interest and current resume to:
Graduate Research Assistant in Scallop Growth
Attn: Dr. Kevin Stokesbury
School for Marine Science & Technology
200 Mill Rd. Suite 325
Fairhaven, MA 02719
For more information please contact:
Dr. Kevin Stokesbury
voice: (508) 910-6373
fax: (508) 910-6374
email: kstokesbury@umassd.edu
Marine Science Instructor / Counselor
Work Dates: May 30– August 9, 2008
Location: Awendaw, South Carolina (15 miles from Charleston)
Description: To lead, instruct, and supervise campers (ages 8-14) in all areas of Marine Science Curriculum and perform duties that are required by the Camp Director. The camp runs out of a coastal area in South Carolina. It has direct access to the ocean and we take trips out to islands for nature hikes and marine studies. During the week, trips are made to sea aquariums and water parks.
Principle Duties:
· Teach all components of the Marine Science Curriculum (training provided).
· Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, canteen, campfire, and rap-up).
· Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
· Assist with routine clean-up.
· Set-up and maintenance of site and program areas.
· Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities (on- and off-site).
· Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at camp.
Qualifications:
· BA or BS in Marine Science, Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Parks and Recreation, or related field is preferred but not necessary to apply (applies to Juniors, Seniors, and College Graduates.
· Residential camp experience preferred.
· Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff.
· Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative “hands-on” teaching methods.
· Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team pursuing one common goal and objective.
Salary:
$440-$550 twice a month plus room and board and a minor insurance plan. EOE.
Contact:
If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three references to
Chad Jones at crjones@clemson.edu or by fax at (803) 478-2179.
YEAR 2008 TECHNICIAN POSITIONS AT RUTGERS SHELLFISH LABORATORY
Hourly summer positions for undergraduates and recent college graduates are available at our laboratory. The Culture Technician position(s) will be located at our MADF site in North Cape May, NJ. The remaining positions are located at Cape Shore Laboratory sited on the shore of Delaware Bay, approximately ten miles from Cape May, NJ. The rate of pay for the Spring Technician position will be $10.00/hr ($400/wk). This position will begin ~late February/early March 2008 and continue through approximately mid-December 2008. The rate of pay for all summer positions will be $9.50/hr ($380/wk). Dormitory accommodations are available at both facilities, for a fee set by the University. The summer positions begin in late May or early June and continue until approximately mid-August. We also encourage students associated with internship programs to apply. Descriptions of the general duties of each of the positions are given below. Additional information can be viewed at our website; www.hsrl.rutgers.edu. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Send a resume and cover letter (including which positions you would prefer, if any) to:
Gregory A. DeBrosse
Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
6959 Miller Avenue
Port Norris, NJ 08349
SPRING TECHNICIAN - During the spring and fall, the responsibilities of this position will be varied and will include duties in the hatchery, field, and laboratory as needed. During the summer research period, along with the laboratory Field Manager, is responsible for the care and maintenance of over 300 bushels of experimental oysters confined to bags on our tidal flats. These oysters are progeny groups generated by our long-standing and continuing program in oyster genetics and breeding. Much of the work week is spent on the tidal flats in front of the laboratory. Duties include tray and bag maintenance, collection of biological data on progeny groups, and maintenance of our 75,000 gallon land-based nursery and holding systems.
CULTURE TECHNICIAN – This position will be located at Rutgers Multi-species Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (MADF) located in North Cape May, NJ. Duties associated with these positions include assisting in spawning of bivalve molluscs, rearing of larvae and post-set juveniles, maintenance of hatchery larval and downweller tanks and nursery upweller raceway tanks and equipment.
FIELD TECHNICIAN - Assist the laboratory Field Manager in the care and maintenance of shellfish brood stock located in our quarantine, nursery, and field grow out systems. Position responsibilities require working outside in all weather conditions, ATV operation, and some lifting.
HATCHERY TECHNICIAN - Duties associated with these positions include assisting in spawning of bivalve molluscs, rearing of larvae and post-set juveniles, daily record keeping, maintenance of hatchery and nursery grow-out system tanks and equipment, and micro-algal culture. Attention to detail is critical in these positions.
Summary: Under the general guidance of a supervisor, provides technical support relative to the production of unicellular algae in a pilot scale aquaculture demonstration facility. Prepares basic growth media, solutions, and chemical preparations needed for the culture of micro-algae as required. Responsible for maintenance of both parent and working stock algal cultures, sterilization of associated equipment, and the production and maintenance of small scale (test tubes, flasks, carboys) to large scale (kalwalls, tanks) quantities of unicellular algae to be used in a shellfish production facility. Constructs, maintains and cleans a variety of culture vessels and associated equipment. Primary location of position is at Rutgers Multi-species Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (MADF) in North Cape May, NJ, but some interaction with and travel (~15 miles) to Rutgers Cape Shore Facility in Green Creek, NJ is likely to occur.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position entails operating a pilot scale aquaculture demonstration facility for combined large-scale and experimental production of a variety of shellfish and fish. Must understand algal biology, basic bacteriology, and unicellular algal production techniques including stock culture maintenance and management, water quality management, disease/contamination monitoring, and sterile techniques. In addition, the position requires skill in maintaining algal inventory control and record keeping as well as all aspects of system operation and maintenance. The position requires limited mechanical skills related to plumbing and gas delivery systems, and the ability to learn and retain information regarding water chemistry and maintenance of water filtration and flowing water systems. Must have the ability to work independently, yet function as part of a team.
Qualifications: Prefer a minimum of a B.S. degree in marine science, aquaculture, or related field. Previous experience in the culture of unicellular algae is desirable but not mandatory. Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet operations. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Salary: Starting: $35,906 Range: $35,906 - $53,909 Includes full medical benefits, paid vacation/holidays, and retirement program.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Application Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to:
Gregory A. DeBrosse
Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
6959 Miller Avenue
Port Norris, NJ 08349
Phone: (609)463-0633
Email: debrosse@rci.rutgers.edu
Web: www.hsrl.rutgers.edu
Summary: Under the general direction of the site manager, provides professional level laboratory technical support relative to the start-up and operation of a pilot scale aquaculture demonstration facility. Must be familiar with shellfish husbandry and have experience in aquatic animal culture including brood stock conditioning, spawning, and culture of larvae, post-larvae, juvenile and adult animals. Good mechanical skills are required, especially those related to the operation and maintenance of sea water pumps, air blowers, water filtration, ultraviolet light delivery, and other systems and associated equipment supporting the culture of aquatic animals. Primary location of the position is Rutgers Multi-species Aquaculture Demonstration Facility in North Cape May, NJ, but some interaction with and travel (~15 miles) to Rutgers Cape Shore Facility in Green Creek, NJ is likely to occur.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position entails operating a pilot scale aquaculture demonstration facility for combined large-scale and experimental production of a variety of shellfish and fish. Must understand shellfish and fish biology. Responsible for the day to day maintenance of cultures of various invertebrates and fish. Responsible for decisions involving culture water quality, stocking densities, feeding levels, and health condition of cultures. Assists in the construction of basic and specialized culture related equipment. Must have the ability to work independently, yet function as part of a team.
Qualifications: Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in marine science, biology, or related field. Requires a practical understanding and a working knowledge of scientific empirical procedures and aquaculture techniques. Must have the ability to maintain and operate sophisticated equipment. Must be able to lift medium-weight objects (~50-60 lbs). Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets. Requires the ability to collect, analyze, record and maintain data in a computerized and non-computerized format. Must have demonstrated experience in the culture of marine/estuarine invertebrates. A valid driver’s license is required. Regular workweek may include evening and/or weekend work.
Salary: Starting: $41,291 Range: $41,291 - $61,999 Includes full medical benefits, paid vacation/holidays, and retirement program.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Application Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to:
Gregory A. DeBrosse
Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
6959 Miller Avenue
Port Norris, NJ 08349
Phone: (609)463-0633
Email: debrosse@rci.rutgers.edu
Web: www.hsrl.rutgers.edu
POSTDOC
PHYSIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY OF MARINE ORGANISMS
Postdoctoral position is available immediately to study the integration of physiological and immunological responses to disease pathogens in shrimp, crabs and oysters. Our laboratory uses a broad array of molecular, cellular, tissue and whole animal techniques to understand the impacts of environmental change on the host:pathogen relationship in marine organisms. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant area of research. Preference will be given to candidates who have used multiple techniques to address a single scientific problem, and to individuals who can work well in a collaborative team. Training or experience in marine biology is preferred, but not required. The research laboratory is located in the Hollings Marine Laboratory (http://www.hml.noaa.gov/) at Fort Johnson in Charleston, South Carolina, a facility occupied by 5 partner institutions including the College of Charleston. This NSF/NOAA grant-funded position has a minimum duration of two years. Candidates should send a c.v. and the names of three references to Dr. Karen Burnett (burnettk@cofc.edu), College of Charleston, Grice Marine Laboratory, 205 Fort Johnson, Charleston, SC 29412. Additional information about the lab’s research and location is available at www.cofc.edu/~burnettk, www.cofc.edu/~burnettl. The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer.
See Also: AquaNIC and the World Aquaculture Society: Employment Service Web page for job postings.