Several undergraduate research opportunities in Aquatic Ecology at Auburn University
Positions: 3 or 4 undergraduate technician positions When: May to August 2008 (start and end dates are somewhat flexible) What: Experiments will be conducted to determine the utility of using ecological interactions to reduce toxic cyanobacterial blooms in productive aquaculture ponds. Visit www.wilsonlab.com to learn more about the lab and our research interests. Where: Shell Fisheries Center, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama Responsibilities: Assist in the construction, deployment, maintenance, sampling, and sample analysis of several large-scale mesocosm and small-scale microcosm laboratory experiments. Qualifications: Must be creative, hard-working, a team player, and work well independently with a strong background in related coursework, such as limnology, ecology, and biology. Experience in the field or lab is not necessary, but preferred. Pay: $1200/month based on 40 hrs/week Housing: Housing will not be provided, but numerous inexpensive housing options exist in the Auburn during the summer semester. Assistance identifying available housing will be provided, if needed. Contact: Email questions, resume, unofficial transcripts, cover letter, and contact information to Alan Wilson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Alan Wilson - Assistant Professor Auburn University - Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures www.wilsonlab.com - 334.844.9321 - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
