Marine Ecosystem Ecology summer research internship available at Oregon
State University.
Job ID#: PO2 2009

Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist
in scientific research in the nearshore oceanographic environment for the
Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO). 
This work has a strong focus on understanding how coastal ecosystem
processes such as primary production, nutrient cycling and dissolved
oxygen deficits (hypoxia) respond to changes in ocean conditions. 
Responsibilities include both laboratory and offshore field work.  At sea
work includes: participating in research cruises on the R/V Elakha and
R/V Kalipi; water sample collection; deployment, maintenance, and
retrieval of oceanographic instruments; and occasional SCUBA diving (if
qualified) to observe and recover moorings. Shore and lab work includes:
chlorophyll-a and nutrient analysis of water samples; entering data;
making sample devices; maintaining field equipment; preparing field
collectors; assisting with instrument calibrations; and assisting
professors, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in their research
as needed. This position requires working early mornings, long hours in
the field and occasional weekends. It may also require staying at housing
on the coast for short periods.

Required Qualifications: 

 *  Strong attention to detail
 *  Ability to work on a ship in rough seas 
 *  Ability to work collaboratively as part of an ecological research
    team
 *  Interest in near shore physical and biological oceanography

Desirable Qualifications:

 *  AAUS scientific diving certification and cold water/ dry suit diving
    experience
 *  Prior experience working on small boats in the open ocean
 *  Prior experience with laboratory analysis
 *  First Aid and CPR certification
 *  Physically fit, hardworking and willing to work required hours
 *  Marine biology and/or oceanography coursework and/or fieldwork

Program: This project is part of the Partnership for the
Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO), a large-scale marine
research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore ecosystems
of the U.S. West Coast .  An interdisciplinary collaboration of
scientists from four universities , PISCO integrates long-term monitoring
of ecological and oceanographic processes at dozens of coastal sites with
experimental work in the lab and field.  We explore how individual
organisms, populations, and ecological communities vary over space and
time.

Salary: $11/hr. 
Dates: Approxomately mid-March 2009 through September, 2009.
Location: Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon
Housing:  We do not offer housing. 
Transportation:  Transportation to and from field sites and dock is
provided.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email with Job ID#
PO2 2009 as subject:

 *  a letter of intent explaining your interest in this work, your
    background, your dates available, and other pertinent information
 *  a CV or resume
 *  a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial copies accepted)
 *  a copy of your dive logs (if applicable)
 *  email and phone contact information for at least two references

To:       Jerod Sapp;  PISCO lab manager;  pisco@science.oregonstate.edu

For more information, contact Jerod by email or check out our website at
www.piscoweb.org.  Review of applications will begin February 15.