Position: Summer Research Technician - Entry Level
Position Summary:
The MBL Ecosystems Center seeks applicants for an entry level summer
research technician for a project that examines the effects of
eutrophication in salt marshes. The position will focus on either the
ecology of marine or on biogeochemical cycling and or ecosystem C and
N budgets. Applicants with more advanced course work in these areas
are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
The technician will primarily assist principal investigators,
postdocs, research assistants, and graduate students with ongoing
projects and gain experience in a variety of research areas related
to coastal science. Duties include intensive field work to maintain
the experiments and sample processing in the laboratory.
Basic Qualifications:
Attention to detail, the ability to work as a member of a team, and a
desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential.
Successful candidates will be expected to live at the field site in
Plum Island Sound (3 hours from Woods Hole) where housing is provided
and paid for by the project. A major in biology or chemistry is
required and applicants should have completed basic coursework in
biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or environmental science.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior field experience and an understanding of basic salt marsh
sampling techniques is desirable.
Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be willing to conduct moderately strenuous fieldwork
in marine environments, primarily intertidal settings under variable
weather conditions. Ability to lift 50lbs and work in arduous
conditions is also required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
You will be required to upload the following documents during the
online application process:
1- Cover Letter
2- Resume/CV
3- References (list of 3 with contact information)
4- Unofficial Transcripts
APPLY ONLINE: https://mbl.simplehire.com
The Marine Biological Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal
Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer
