Field assistant Larval fish ecology in Saginaw Bay, MI Full-time position $8-10 /hr.
We seek an enthusiastic researcher to participate in a study of fish recruitment mechanisms in Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron). The position is based in central Michigan. Duties will include assisting with nearshore and offshore collections of larval fish, benthic invertebrates, zooplankton and adult fish. In addition, duties will include some processing and identification of collected samples. Work may occur in inclement weather or rough seas, and may include weekends, evenings, and/or long days. Field work will commence in early April of 2009, continuing through summer or fall; however, start and end dates for the position are somewhat flexible. Housing and transportation (but not food) will be provided. The position will work closely with researchers from Purdue University (web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook) and NOAAs Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (www.glerl.noaa.gov). Please contact Carolyn Foley ([email protected]) for further information.
