Student Opportunity Announcements
Graduate Research Assistantship – Larval transport in the Gulf of Maine
A Masters Level graduate position in marine sciences at the University of New England is available beginning summer 2010. The position is part of a funded project to examine the role of larval dispersal and physiological tolerance in establishing range limits of a northern blue mussel, Mytilus trossulus, in the Gulf of Maine. The selected candidate will work closely with a biologist and physical oceanographer. The position is truly interdisciplinary and will involve a significant amount of physical oceanographic fieldwork and both larval collection and identification. The successful candidate should be highly motivated, work well in a team, and be willing to conduct research in field settings throughout the year. Desired qualifications include an excellent academic record in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, or mathematics, as well as strong writing and computing skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Charles Tilburg (ctilburg@une.edu; 207-602-2422) and visit http://faculty.une.edu/cas/ctilburg/. For details on the application procedure, visit http://www.une.edu/cas/marine/graduate/index.cfm. Applicants must apply by February 15, 2010 for full consideration. The University of New England (http://www.une.edu) is located on the coast of Southern Maine, approximately 45 minutes from Portland.