<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>…………………….</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>PhD Graduate Research Assistantship in
Marine Biology</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>University of Alaska
Fairbanks (UAF)<br>
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<b>Responsibilities</b>: This graduate research
position is within a new project on developing an Arctic Marine Biodiversity
Observing Networks (AMBON). The project is interdisciplinary in nature with
research partners from multiple institutions and agencies. The student is
encouraged to develop a graduate project that pertains to Arctic benthic
communities and food web processes, as well as their links to oceanographic
conditions, pelagic system and/or higher trophic levels. In addition, the student will be deeply
involved in program management, including reporting, website development, field
planning, data management, outreach activities, etc. The project includes three
sea-going field seasons in the Chukchi Sea. As part of the PhD degree, the
student will complete course work in the marine science field within the
Graduate Program in Marine Science and Limnology at UAF. The student is
expected to reside in Fairbanks, Alaska for the duration of this 5-year project
and graduate work.<br>
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<b>Qualifications</b>: An M.S. in Marine
Biology or related science field and excellent oral and written communication
skills are required. Experiences in science program management, GIS mapping,
website design/maintenance, and outreach activities are a benefit. Alaska
Natives and individuals from other underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged to apply.<br>
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<b>Closing Date</b>: Applications will be
accepted through 14 November 2014, or until the position is filled, with an
expected start date in January 2015, or latest in May 2015.<br>
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<b>Applications</b>: Please send a
statement of interest, CV, and names of three professional references to Dr. Katrin
Iken (<a href="mailto:kbiken@alaska.edu" target="_blank">kbiken@alaska.edu</a>).</p>
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