Technician Position Available: Lobster and Crab Ecology in New England

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is seeking a field/laboratory technician to assist in separate NSF and NOAA supported research projects on the ecology of the American lobster and deep sea red crabs in New England, as well as other smaller projects. Responsibilities include: organizing and participating in dive operations, field work, and research cruises; coordinating summer interns; handling small boats; lab-based sample processing, data entry, and statistical analyses. Applicants should have at least a BS degree in marine science, oceanography or fisheries, with one year work experience; scuba certification with experience in open water research diving; boat handling and navigation skills; and proficiency in data analysis and presentation using Excel and statistical software. Applicants with extended at-sea experience and expertise with Systat, Access, and Arcview preferred.
The position is available immediately for at least 1.5 years with extensions dependent on future funding. For further details see Bigelow's
website: http://www.bigelow.org. Bigelow Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. To apply send resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation by October 1, 2004 to:
Richard A. Wahle, Senior Research Scientist
Technician Search
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
180 McKown Point Road
West Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04575
Phone: 207 633 9659
Fax: 207 633 9641
email: rwahle@bigelow.org