Cool Biology Job for September 7, 2010
The PROVINCETOWN CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES is looking for an associate scientist for their ‘Right Whale Habitat Studies’ project.
The center is private, non-profit research organization based in Provincetown, MA. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the rapid assessment and reporting of habitat characteristics that influence right whale distribution in Cape Cod Bay.
This job will involve extensive time at sea during winter months, conducting zooplankton sampling, right whale behavioral studies and photo-ID, microscopic identification and enumeration of zooplankton samples, and database management/data entry.
Additional duties include general laboratory maintenance, data analysis and summarization, report preparation, and may involve participation in ongoing interdisciplinary research programs at PCCS. The successful candidate in this position will also be responsible for the training and supervision of seasonal research assistants.
Is this the perfect job for you? Read on for the qualifications…
Candidates must have an M.S. in marine biology or related field, and have completed at least one year of applicable experience. Should be highly motivated, independent, and posses strong attention to detail. Familiarity with the identification of Gulf of Maine zooplankton species is highly preferable, but not required. Experience with Microsoft Access and biological oceanography software/data management techniques are preferred. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate technical activities, and prioritize work loads within an independent work group is essential.
Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is funded for eight months only; extension is possible based on review and funding.
If you’re interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and references no later than October 4 to:
Stephanie Richardson, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
115 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
srichardson@coastalstudies.org
Cool Biology Job for August 25, 2010
The Department of Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), Canada, is looking for a post-doctoral candidate in the area of sandstone geology. Do you have a strong background in sandstone diagenesis and/or stable isotope geochemistry? This one could be for you. The position is initially available for one year with a possible extension for a second.
MUN is located in St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador which is a quiet, beautiful city on the Atlantic Ocean.
For more information contact Dr. Karem Azmy, Associate Professor: kazmy@mun.ca.
Cool biology job August 20, 2010
This one is for all you science writers out there:
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The Nature Publishing Group is looking to hire two associate editors for Nature Climate Change
Nature Climate Change is looking for two Associate Editors to join its London-based team. The international monthly journal, which launches in April 2011, aims to be the world’s leading journal on the impacts and implications of global climate change for society, policy, the economy and the world at large.
Nature Climate Change will publish original research across the natural and social sciences and will strive to forge and synthesize interdisciplinary research. In addition to publishing the very best in climate research, Nature Climate Change will provide a platform for opinion and analysis from leading academics, as well as original investigative reporting from renowned science journalists
They are looking for two Associate Editors – one with expertise in physical climate science and one with expertise in social science research – to develop, launch and establish Nature Climate Change as the essential publication covering research on the Earth’s changing climate. These roles will primarily involve evaluating original research articles for suitability for publication in Nature Climate Change. The roles will also involve writing content for the journal, commissioning and editing content from academics, liaising with the academic community and developing fruitful relations with authors.
Ideal candidates will have a PhD or equivalent in a climate-related discipline and have demonstrable research achievements. Although postdoctoral experience is preferred (not required), emphasis will be placed on broadly trained applicants with knowledge of the wider research community. These are demanding and extremely stimulating roles, which call for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science. The successful candidates will therefore be dynamic, motivated and outgoing, and must possess excellent time management, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Closing date: Friday 10th September 2010
Application is by CV and covering letter detailing your salary expectations as well as explaining your interest in the post to the Chief Editor, Dr Olive Heffernan at o.heffernan@nature.com. Please quote reference number NPG 034/10 in the subject header.