Job Information
Marine Biological Laboratory Research Assistant I - Ecosystems Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Description
The Ecosystems Center seeks a Research Assistant Level I to join our team studying restoration and recovery of coastal ponds degraded by wastewater pollution. This position will include field and lab work intended to measure pond oxygen dynamics and metabolism, nutrient and organic matter transport and exchange between embayments and the surrounding Vineyard Sound throughout the annual cycle. Additional work may include sampling sediments to measure nutrient fluxes. The research assistant will work with lead investigator(s) and senior personnel to collect water samples, conduct chemical analyses, deploy and recover field instrumentation in estuaries on Cape Cod, and enter and help process the resulting data. They will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory space.
This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, geoscience or environmental science and relevant field/lab experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with basic biogeochemical measurements such as elemental analysis, analysis of dissolved ammonia, nitrate and phosphorus in natural waters, and chlorophyll measurements is helpful. Knowledge of Excel and/or R-programming is desirable. Applicants should be comfortable working on small boats (12-25 ft) and enjoy being outdoors as well as working in the lab.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires field work under sometimes challenging environmental conditions.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
List of 3 References - Names and contact information only. Please do not submit unsolicited letters.
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