November 18, 2008
Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research Job Announcement
posted as a courtesy. Please DO NOT contact me about this position. Deadline: Dec. 2, 2008-Dida
Weekly Marine Field Assignment
Under direct supervision, assists the Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research project in its investigations of patterns and controls of community structure and primary production in giant kelp forests. Specific duties include: (1) SCUBA surveys of common kelp forest algae, invertebrates, and fish at depths less than 60ft, (2) Towing, launching, and piloting a small (22') research vessel, (3) Installing, maintaining, and retrieving oceanographic instrumentation moored in the field , (4) Collecting coastal seawater and biological samples, and (5) Preparing sampling gear and instrumentation for the field and maintaining them in proper working condition
40 Weekly Laboratory Assignment
Specific laboratory tasks include: (1) Processing seawater and biological samples, (2) Fabricating devices to aid in field sampling and laboratory sample processing,, (3) Computer entry, quality assurance and quality control of data, (4) perform assorted errands.
See the link here for more information on the position and directions on how to apply:
Thanks,
Clint
Clint Nelson
Staff Research Assistant III
Marine Science Institute
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6150
(805) 893-7295 office phone
(805) 717-4794 cell phone
(805) 893-8062 FAX
Posted by Dida at November 18, 2008 9:06 PM
