Position: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) - TIDE
Date: January 30, 2012
Position Summary:
The Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking
applicants for the Research Experience for
Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the
National Science Foundation. The successful
applicant will work as part of a large-scale,
multi-disciplinary project examining the effects
of excess nutrients on salt marshes in the Plum
Island Estuary, MA (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/Tide/ ).
REU positions are available to U.S. citizens or
Permanent Residents only who are currently
enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or
universities (no graduating seniors).
Additional Information:
The student will be immersed in an active
research environment and interact with a
diversity of knowledgeable wetland scientists.
The student will work closely with a mentor to
develop and conduct a research project based on
their interests during this 10-week program.
Possible research areas include population
ecology, plant ecology, invertebrate ecology,
biogeochemical cycling, and community ecology.
The student is expected to present their findings
at MBLâs Young Scientist Meeting in August in
Woods Hole. Housing will be provided at the field station in Byfield, MA.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants should have completed basic coursework
in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or
ecosystem studies. Attention to detail and a
desire to learn new laboratory and field
techniques are essential. Ability to work long
hours in the field and carry heavy objects over uneven marsh is required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial transcripts are required documents,
but may be uploaded with your application package
or faxed to Human Resources Office, 508-289-7931.
If faxing, please reference the position title and posting number.
APPLY ONLINE AT:
<https://mbl.simplehire.com/>https://mbl.simplehire.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ann Woolford
Human Resources Office
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
[email protected]
