Position Summary: =09The Ecosystems Center at the MBL is seeking=20 applicants for a full-time Research Assistant to work with the Lake=20 component of the Arctic LTER project. The position is based in Woods Hole= =20 with a summer filed season on the North Slope of Alaska.=20=20=20 Additional Information: =09The field duties of the lakes research=20 assistant are to maintain long-term whole lake manipulations and carry ou= t=20 long-term monitoring of lake biology, physics and chemistry. Activities i= n=20 Woods Hole include chemical analyses of water and sediment samples, data=20=
analysis, writing of reports and manuscripts, and logistical planning for= =20 the summer Arctic field season.=20=20=20 Basic Qualifications: =09A MA in aquatic biology, ecology or chemistry or= a=20 BA/BS in above fields with at least three additional years of relevant=20= experience. The successful candidate will be expected to schedule own wor= k=20 and should be prepared to supervise a small field crew.=20 Candidate should be available for travel to Alaska by mid June 2007 and=20= should be able to remain in Alaska through the end of August. All travel=20= and living expenses while in Alaska will be paid in addition to a year=20= round salary.=20=20=20 Preferred Qualifications: =09Experience with statistical analyses,=20 database management, spreadsheet programs and graphics programs a plus.=20= =20=20 Physical Requirements =09Applicants should be in good health, capable of=20= rigorous physical activity (e.g., working long hours in potentially harsh= =20 environmental conditions, carrying >40 pound pack across uneven terrain)=20= and prepared to live in an isolated research camp.=20=20=20 Required Applicant Documents: =09Resume/CV Cover Letter=20=20=20 Special Instructions to Applicants: =09Unofficial transcripts are=20 required documents, but may be either uploaded with your CV and Cover=20 Letter or faxed to the Human Resources Office at 508-289-7931. Please=20 reference this posting if faxing.=20 APPLY TO THIS POSITION AT: mbl.simplehire.com=20=20
