The Ohio State University Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Columbus, Ohio Responsibilities: Three positions are available to provide technical assistance on a field- and laboratory-based research project that is exploring the mechanisms that influence recruitment and relative stock contributions of walleye and yellow perch recruits to the fishery in Lake Erie. Duties will include extensive field sampling for larvae and adults, as well as food (zooplankton) availability and predator abundance, during April through June. Laboratory and computer work (e.g., zooplankton and larval fish identification, data entry) will occur when not in the field. Incumbents can reside in Columbus or near Lake Erie.
Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or be a currently enrolled student in biological sciences or a related field. Candidates with strong academic records are preferred, and candidates must be self-motivated and able to work with a variety of people. Successful applicants must be comfortable working on a boat, sometimes in rough and cold conditions, and be flexible enough to spend extended periods (multiple days) at research sites on Lake Erie. The incumbents must be willing to use a microscope for extended periods, and be capable of preserving samples in ethanol and formalin. Prior field experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Salary: $9.75 – $11/hour, depending on experience Closing: Application review will begin immediately, but will continue until suitable applicants are found. Each position will last at least 3-6 months, depending on availability, with an ideal start date during late March/early April. How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV, (unofficial) college transcripts, and names/contact information for three references via email, fax, or mail. Address applications and further inquiries to Kim Winslow ([email protected]; phone: 614-688-2269; FAX: 614-292-0181). See http://www.ael.osu.edu/ to learn more about the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
