Summer Positions for Students (2012)
Positions Available
Summer, 2012
(A) Hatchery Assistants (at least three) – Undergraduates and Recent Graduates
The Downeast Institute anticipates filling at least three (3) positions for hatchery-related work for the summer of 2012. The successful applicants will participate in various projects, including raising several species of bivalves (soft-shell clams, Mya arenaria; European oysters, Ostrea edulis; northern hard clams, Mercenaria mercenaria; sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus) and lobsters (Homarus americanus). In addition, students will learn about rearing numerous species of microalgae (as many as seven) used for food for the bivalves and for brine shrimp (that are fed to the larval/juvenile lobsters).
All of the work will center at the shellfish production facility at Black Duck Cove on Great Wass Island. The work will begin the week of May 14, 2012 and continue through the last week of August (August 31, 2012). A commitment of 16 weeks is necessary.
If you are interested in applying for these postions, send an application letter and resume to Dr. Brian Beal (bbeal@maine.edu) by April 30, 2012.
(B) Research Assistant - Undergraduate or Recent Graduate
The Downeast Institute anticipates filling one summer position to assist with an on-going rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) field study that is being conducted in the Jonesport-Beals area. Work will begin the week of May 14, 2012 and continue through the last week of August (August 31, 2012). A commitment of 16 weeks is necessary. The successful applicant will be assisting with field work that depends on the time of low tide, and should be prepared to work on the rocky shore during early morning tides and late afternoon/early evening tides.
The interested applicant should have completed coursework comensurate with two years in a marine biology (B.S.) program.
Send an application letter and resume to Dr. Brian Beal (bbeal@maine.edu) no later than April 30, 2012.