Applications for spring and summer 2012 research oppotunities for undergraduate.  

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This project will investigate the extent to which the introduction of an historical perspective affects perceptions of past human impact, projections of future change, the goals, targets and options considered, and ultimately the recommendations for conservation and management of marine natural resources.
This will be done through the lens of marine mammals, a particularly interesting group given their strong and long relationship with humans, from millennia-old cave-art, to the near-obliteration of some species through commercial exploitation, to the emotional attachment felt even by many who have never been in direct contact with these species. Furthermore, some of these species have important roles in shaping ecosystems, and despite their charisma many remain very poorly known.

This project will quantify the impact of historical human activities on the patterns of diversity and abundance in marine mammals

• Review and synthesise information on the historical and current distribution of all marine mammal species, both from existing datasets and by compiling scattered data from the ecological, archaeological, zooarchaeological, and historical literatures.
• Participate in the development of statistical models for predicting the current and historical global distribution of marine mammal speciesures.
• Quantify and map the impact of historical global change on patterns of diversity of marine mammal species, using Geographic Information Systems.
• Participate in the development of a multidisciplinary reflection of the goals, targets and options for the conservation and management of marine mammals within a human-dominated planet.
• Contribute to the dissemination of the results of this project to a wide and diverse audience comprising scientists, stakeholders and the wide public.

• A solid academic background in ecology.
• A rigorous and detail-oriented approach to work with an aptitude for exploring and analysing historical datasets.
• Strong analytical skills, including knowledge or capacity to learn GIS and programming skills (for example in R) for the manipulation and analyses of large spatial datasets.
• Good interpersonal skills needed for working as part of a large team, and for coordinating multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional meetings involving scientists and stakeholders
• Good command of the English language.

Please send a detailed CV, course grades from most recent academic work, letter of motivation, and name and contacts (email and phone number) of two or more researchers capable of assessing your competence for this position via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Suzanne Garrett
DCMC Coordinator
IUCN
1630 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009

Seacamp is a non-profit, marine science education facility located on Big Pine Key in the tropical Florida Keys adjacent to Looe Key and Florida's fragile coral reefs. Founded in 1966, Seacamp offers marine science education and summer camp experiences including SCUBA, sailing, board sailing, and arts & crafts to students from 12-17 years of age. Seacamp is looking for:
Science Interns (16 positions)
September – December or January - May
Interns lead interpretive programs in tropical marine science for visiting schools and participate in support services required to run a residential facility. Must be working towards or recently graduated with a B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Marine Science, Education, Recreation, or related field. Must be at least a college sophomore. Training includes science seminars.

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Project description: Streams of CO2 bubbles naturally emerge from the shallow coral reefs in eastern Papua New Guinea (Fabricius et al. 2011). They offer the opportunity for an exiting PhD Project to observe the effects of elevated seawater CO2 levels on the composition and food web dynamics of demersal zooplankton, providing an insight into how rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations may impact reef associated zooplankton communities in 50-100 years time.

More Info. http://www.mares-eu.org/index.asp?p=1376&a=1090&mod=phd&id=78

This certificate program is open to junior undergraduate students in any Rutgers school or discipline. Selected students will spend the second semester of their junior year and all of their senior year as Undergraduate Associates.

The Program provides:

• diverse summer/fall internship opportunities
• guest lecturers from the political world
• small seminars with engaging discussions about politics and government
• highly selective program
• network of more than 725 program alumni (+ over 825 graduate fellow alumni)
• job placement assistance
• opportunities to participate in special events and great food!

Students selected for the program will take a course at the Eagleton Institute during the second semester of their junior year and each semester of their senior year, as well as serve in an internship related to government or politics.

Class of 2013 applications Deadline: October 21, 2011
http://www.eagleton.rutgers.edu/students/undergradassociates.php

More Information: www.eagleton.rutgers.edu or contact Sarah Kozak at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Pew Leadership Year provides individuals who are dedicated to building a leadership career in the public or nonprofit sectors with hands-on experience in solving today’s most challenging problems. By applying a rigorous, analytical approach to public policy advocacy, research, government relations and communications, Pew Leadership Year participants gain invaluable perspective on developing fact-based solutions to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.

Called “fellows,” Pew Leadership Year participants have recently completed an undergraduate or advanced degree and serve in full-time, paid positions. Individuals selected for the program start in September and continue working through August of the following year. Fellows are asked to commit to the entire duration of the program. All positions are based in the Washington, D.C. office.

The program prepares undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in marine science, policy, management, and outreach. This ten week program places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with federal, state, and local public agencies to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional.

Deadline: April 1, 2011
More Information:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/fellowships/undergrad_fellows.html

Agency/location:
The Culture Technician position(s) will be located at our MADF site in North Cape May, NJ and begin in early March to early April. The remaining positions are located at Cape Shore Laboratory sited on the shore of Delaware Bay, approximately ten miles from Cape May, NJ.

Position/title:
Hourly technician positions for undergraduates and recent college graduates

Pay rate:
Spring technician position will be $10.50/hr ($420/wk). This position will being ~late February/early March 2011 and continue through approximately mid-December 2011.

Summer postions will be $10.00/hr ($400/wk). These positions begin in Mid-May to early June and continue until approximately mid-August Dormitory accommodations are available at both facilities, for a fee set by the University.

Duties:
SPRING TECHNICIAN - During the spring and fall, the responsibilities of this position will be varied and will include duties in the hatchery, field, and laboratory as needed. During the summer research period, along with the laboratory Field Manager, is responsible for the care and maintenance of over 300 bushels of experimental oysters confined to bags on our tidal flats. These oysters are progeny groups generated by our long-standing and continuing program in oyster genetics and breeding. Much of the work week is spent on the tidal flats in front of the laboratory. Duties include tray and bag maintenance, collection of biological data on progeny groups, and maintenance of our 75,000 gallon land-based nursery and holding systems.

CULTURE TECHNICIAN - These positions will be located at Rutgers Multi-species Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (MADF) located in North Cape May, NJ. Duties associated with these positions include microalgal culture, assisting in spawning of bivalve molluscs, rearing of larvae and post-set juveniles, maintenance of hatchery larval and downweller tanks and nursery upweller raceway tanks and equipment.

FIELD TECHNICIAN - Assist the laboratory Field Manager in the care and maintenance of shellfish brood stock located in our quarantine, nursery, and field grow out systems. Position responsibilities require working outside in all weather conditions, ATV operation, and some lifting.

HATCHERY TECHNICIAN - Duties associated with these positions include assisting in spawning of bivalve molluscs, rearing of larvae and post-set juveniles, daily record keeping, maintenance of hatchery and nursery grow-out system tanks and equipment, and micro-algal culture. Attention to detail is critical in these positions.

Position title: Part-time benthic sample sorters
Agency/Location Terra Environmental Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
Pay rate: $9 - $12 per hour paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and receive no benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Marine Science, or related field. Students currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programs are encouraged to apply.

• Ability to commit to 20-30 hours per week
• Ability to maintain Terra's QA/QC standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one course in invertebrate biology
• Experience collecting, sorting or processing freshwater or marine benthic invertebrate samples

To apply, please send a resume (including contact information) and the names of three references to: Dr. Bruce Barber at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marine Aquarium Societies of North America Announced Scholarship for 2011-2012.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is July 1, 2011.
Qualifications: applicants must be a current/entering graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited college or university
More info: http://www.masna.org/AboutMASNA/MASNAScholarship.aspx