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Faculty Research Assistant

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point Laboratory, seeks an individual to contribute to research in the analysis, design, and execution of climate and coupled biological and physical models. The position is shared between two investigators. Primary Duties: analysis of large model generated datasets, and compilation of data for model input and validation. Secondary Duties: Graphics, model adaptation and coding, running models and analysis of output, assistance in manuscript, report and presentation preparation. Qualifications: Undergraduate science or engineering degree. Expertise or experience in the following areas preferred: Fortran, Python, Unix shell programming, Matlab, and spreadsheet and graphics (Excel, Surfer and GMT) programs. Starting salary is $28,315. Questions regarding scientific nature of the position can be directed to Dr. Victoria Coles (email: vcoles@hpl.umces.edu). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and email addresses/phone numbers of three references to: Dr. Victoria Coles, UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613-0775 by 23 April 2008.

Faculty Research Assistant I -- Microzooplankton Ecology

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point Laboratory, seeks an individual to contribute to a microzooplankton ecology research program. Primary Duties: assistance on oceanographic cruises and in microscopic enumeration of samples, data management. Secondary Duties: statistical analysis, assistance in manuscript, report and presentation preparation. Qualifications: Undergraduate biology or science degree. Expertise or experience in the following areas is preferred: microscopy, statistics, and spreadsheet and graphics programs. Starting salary is commensurate with experience. Questions regarding scientific nature of the position can be directed to Dr. Diane Stoecker (email: stoecker@hpl.umces.edu). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and email addresses/phone numbers of three references to: Dr. Diane Stoecker, UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613-0775 by 24 March 2008.
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer.  The Center's policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability.  Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.