U.S. GLOBEC Northeast Pacific Program

Positions Available Through Various Oceanographic Institutions

Zooplankton Ecologist / Biological Oceanographer, University of Washington, School of Oceanography

Responsibilities: A full-time position is available for an energetic, motivated individual to join my lab in the University of Washington’s School of Oceanography in Seattle, WA. The research for this position will focus on the ecology of mesozooplankton in Puget Sound and the Washington coastal upwelling zone. Studies will involve sampling at sea on a regular basis from small and large research vessels, microscope enumeration of preserved and live zooplankton samples, database entry, and culturing and experimental measurement of vital rates and effects of ocean acidification on living zooplankton. This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and be at sea or in the field for 4+ weeks per year. Salary and benefits are competitive. Minimum salary will be $40,000/year and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Duties will include:

- Microscope identification of preserved zooplankton samples
- Collection of zooplankton samples from the field/at sea
- Culturing plankton and conducting multi-week laboratory experiments on zooplankton
- Assisting with data analysis, writing, and presentation of results

Minimum qualifications (Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications):

- M.S. preferred (will accept B.S./B.A. with equivalent experience) in a marine science such as oceanography, zoology, fisheries.
- Experience with microscope identification of organisms
- Experience with sea-going research/sampling
- Computer experience with Windows, spreadsheets, and statistical software packages
- The ability to multitask and prioritize work among different projects
- The ability to meet deadlines
- The ability to work as a team member as well as an independent researcher
- Flexibility and availability to work a flexible schedule
- Flexibility and availability to be at sea or in the field for 4+ weeks per year
- U.S. citizenship, valid driver license, ability to obtain a passport, and ability to meet NOAA’s civilian seagoing medical requirements.

Desired qualifications:

- Experience with identification and enumeration of pelagic marine zooplankton to species and developmental stage (especially copepods and other crustaceans).
- Experience culturing or carrying out experiments on living zooplankton.
- Experience with field collection of samples using a variety of plankton nets or MOCNESS (depth-stratified) collection system.
- Experience writing and publishing research results.
- Strong statistical and quantitative skills.
- Experience with databases (especially of Microsoft Access) and MatLab or other programming language.

Application Process: Begin by sending a cover letter outlining qualifications and experience as pertain to this position, CV, names and contact information for three references, and copies of most recent college transcripts (if available) to: Dr. Julie Keister at jkeister@u.washington.edu. For the official application, applicants will need to apply online at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/ for position #53143. Review of applications will begin on April 6, 2009, but position will remain open until filled.


Research Associate (Postdoctoral), College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University

Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to working with an interdisciplinary team of researchers studying the trophic interactions, distribution and abundance changes of commercial groundfish populations in the eastern Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska in relation to changing oceanic and demographic conditions. The successful applicant will perform advanced statistical analyses of groundfish distribution and trophic interactions. Opportunities exist to participate in research cruises. The postdoc will disseminate the project results via departmental seminars, national meetings and peer- reviewed publications.

Qualifications: Requires PhD in biological oceanography, fisheries, ecology, biostatistics or related disciplines, preferably with interests in population ecology. Experience with or a desire to learn advanced statistical analysis, such as Generalized Additive Models (GAM) and geostatsistics is required. Good organizational skills, proven ability to manage large and diverse data sets and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary group are essential.

For more information on the research program, please review the website: http://bsierp.nprb.org/index.htm. To access application instructions, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting (0003756) and for the position announcement, go to http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/ or contact Lorenzo Ciannelli, (541)737-3142 (phone), (541)737-2064 (fax), lciannel@coas.oregonstate.edu (email). OSU is an AA/EOE.

Closing date: 4/30/09


Field biologist and Laboratory Technician, Prince William Sound Science Center, Cordova, Alaska

Responsibilities: The biologist/lab technician will assist both in the lab and on research cruises collecting data related to a herring forage contingency project. The majority of work involves preparation and analysis of laboratory samples, sample management, and data entry. Some of the lab samples are prepared for staple isotope analysis at labs outside of Cordova, and additional lab and field duties may be prescribed by the supervisor. Presently, the field work requires 7-14 day cruises approximately four times each year. When not in the field (on cruises), the work week will be a regular 40-hour week, although the hours may be worked on a flexible schedule (i.e., four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days); when in the field (on cruises), the workload will require more than 40 hours and often more than eight hours per day. As a salaried employee, the biologist/lab technician’s work days in the immediate pay period following a cruise will be adjusted to approximate a regular work schedule.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements: Associate degree with biology course and basic computer skills. Bachelor’s degree and zoological taxonomic experience preferred.

Salary: $2,464 – 3,036 monthly and includes full benefit package (medical/dental/vision, paid time off and pension plan). Regular, full-time, salaried.

Application process: Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and a resume including your educational background, degrees earned and your work experience. Please also include at least two references with contact information. Submit these documents electronically to Dr. Thomas Kline, tkline@pwssc.org, with a copy to Dr. Robert Campbell, rcampbell@pwssc.org. Review of preliminary applications received will begin on Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Starting Date: July 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Contact: Dr. Thomas Kline, tkline@pwssc.org, or call Dr. Robert Campbell, (907) 424-5800 x 239 – rcampbell@pwssc.org. For further information about the Prince William Sound Science Center, visit our web site: www.pwssc.org.

Two Postdoctoral Researchers, Fish Population and Community Modelers, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Responsibilities: Postdoctoral researcher(s) will work collaboratively on aspects of multiple funded projects that involve individual-based population modeling and fisheries stock assessment modeling. Modeling can include: spatially-explicit, individual-based model of red snapper movement, sensitivity of the population dynamics assessment models to changes in vital rates, and individual-based and matrix modeling of population-level effects of hypoxia. The specifics will depend on whether one or two researchers are selected, the needs of the projects, and the interests of the selected applicants. Opportunity to work with a variety of people, including providing guidance to ongoing companion lab and field data collection related to each project. Postdoc will take the lead in all aspects of model development, testing, and application. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of models over a broad spectrum of temporal and spatial scales, and to use the models in both theoretical and management analyses. Postdoc will be expected to make presentations and to publish methods-oriented and results-oriented papers in the open literature.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Fisheries, Ecology or related field, and some experience with quantitative analyses and programming in FORTRAN, C, R or a related language.

Salary: $40,000 to $45,000 plus benefits. Appointment is initially for two years, with the possibility of a third year.

Closing Date: Until filled.

Starting Date: Preferably sometime during the summer of 2008.

Contact: Kenneth Rose (225-578-6346; karose@lsu.edu) or Joseph Powers (225- 578-7659; jepowers@lsu.edu) for additional information; to apply send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references to: Kenneth Rose or Joseph Powers, Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Energy, Coast, and Environment Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.

Louisiana State University is an EEO/AA employer.

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at the Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean, University of Washington, Seattle

The Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO), University of Washington, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Fisheries Science Center, (AFSC) will have available a research position in Winter, 2007. The position is supported by NOAA's GLOBEC Program.

The incumbent will play a leading role synthesizing bioacoustic, oceanographic, and meteorological data collected from a mooring during three consecutive summers in the coastal Gulf of Alaska. They will work collaboratively with researchers from JISAO, NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center and NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. The work involves time series analyses of acoustically determined zooplankton biomass and size composition, cross correlation with physical time series to determine the primary forcing functions on the shelf, estimation of dominant scales of variability, and statistical comparisons with the predictions of a ROMS-NPZ model.

The post-doc will be responsible for assembling and organizing the relevant data, performing appropriate mathematical and statistical analyses, and must be able to effectively summarize their results in the form of reports, refereed journal publications and/or meeting presentations and seminars.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biological, acoustical or physical oceanography, applied ocean sciences, or an equivalent degree, with demonstrated experience in marine bioacoustics and experience in integrative research. Successful candidates will be skilled in the use of mathematics and statistics in the analysis of time series data, and have demonstrated experience using common signal processing software (e.g. MATLABâ). Candidates should be familiar with general physical and biological oceanographic principles, have the ability to work with teams of scientists from other disciplines, communicate effectively in both written and oral formats, and have published, as the senior author, a minimum of two papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals over the past three years. Term of appointment: One (1) year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, depending on the availability of funds.

The position is located at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Sand Point Way, Seattle, Washington.

JISAO Supervisor: Dr. Nicholas Bond
Co-Principal Investigators: Bond (JISAO), Mordy (JISAO), Napp (AFSC), and Stabeno (PMEL)

Send a curriculum vita and a list of four (4) references to:
Joint Institute for Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean
Attn.: Marjorie Reeves, [e-mail, (FOREIGN APPLICANTS ONLY) mar@u.washington.edu]
Box 354235, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195

Closing date: Until suitable candidates are identified.

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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