Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point Laboratory, seeks an individual to contribute to field and laboratory research program on bivalves in the Choptank River of the Chesapeake Bay as part of the TRANSPORT program (http://northweb.hpl.umces.edu/TRANSPORT/home.htm). Primary Duties: providing assistance on research cruises on small vessels, rearing of bivalve larvae in the laboratory, and processing field samples. Qualifications: Enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate program with course work in marine biology, oceanography, ecology, fisheries or a related science. Expertise or experience in the following areas is preferred: small boat experience, field sampling experience (esp. plankton collection at sea), and husbandry of fish or bivalve larvae. Starting salary is commensurate with experience. Questions regarding scientific nature of the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth North (email: enorth@hpl.umces.edu). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and email addresses/phone numbers of three references to: Dr. Elizabeth North, UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613-0775 by March 31, 2010.

Post-doctoral scientist in zooplankton ecology.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge, MD, is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to work with Dr. James Pierson and Dr. Michael Roman on two federally funded projects exploring the effects of hypoxia on living marine resources. Specifically, these projects focus on the relationship between zooplankton and hypoxia, and involve both the analysis of existing data from the Gulf of Mexico, and a field project working with a team of scientists in the Chesapeake Bay. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in oceanography, fisheries, or related fields with experience in interdisciplinary research and an interest in ecology and ecosystem science. Candidates with field research experience and a strong background in quantitative analysis, numerical modeling, and ecosystem science are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position begins after March, 2010. The initial appointment is for 1-year with re-appointments of up to 2 subsequent years possible, contingent on performance. For more information about Horn Point Laboratory and the project principle investigators please see these websites: http://www.hpl.umces.edu or http://www.hpl.umces.edu/~jpierson. If interested, please provide a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jamie Pierson by e-mail (jpierson@hpl.umces.edu). For more information please feel free to contact Dr. Pierson. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Post-doctoral scientist in estuarine microbial ecology and metatranscriptomics.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point
Laboratory, Cambridge, MD, is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to work with Dr. Byron Crump on an NSF-funded research project entitled “Life in the Dead Zone: microbial respiration, production, diversity and gene expression in seasonally anoxic estuarine waters.”  This project will characterize succession in microbial community composition, gene expression and respiratory metabolism following the loss of oxygen in Chesapeake Bay bottom waters. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in oceanography, microbiology, bioinformatics, or related fields with experience in interdisciplinary research and an interest in ecology and ecosystem science.  Candidates with field research experience and a strong background in microbiology, bioinformatics, and metagenomic/metatranscriptome analysis are encouraged to apply.  Salary will be commensurate with experience (~$40K/year plus benefits).  Position begins after March, 2010. The initial appointment is for 1-year with re-appointments of up to 2 more years, contingent on performance.  For more information about Horn Point Laboratory and the project principle investigators please see these websites:
http://www.hpl.umces.edu
http://www.hpl.umces.edu/faculty/bcrump/index.htm
http://hpl.umces.edu/faculty/cornwell.html
http://www.micro.cornell.edu/cals/micro/research/labs/hewson-lab
If interested, please provide a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Byron Crump by e-mail (bcrump@hpl.umces.edu).  For more information please feel free to contact Dr. Crump.  Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.  The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.