Job Opportunities
Looking for a prospective MS or PhD graduate student to join a team of researchers investigating genetic diversity and reproductive ecology of Vaccinium angustifolium (lowbush blueberry) in either wild or managed landscapes. Botany or genetics background preferred but not required. Candidates should also have an interest in ecology as this study will also investigate spatial population genetic patterns and their implications in regard to bee pollinators. The stipend is a 12-month research fellowship ($ 22,000) renewed annually based upon student progress. Please contact Dr. Frank Drummond in the School of Biology and Ecology (frank.drummond@umit.maine.edu) for more information.
Looking for a prospective MS or PhD graduate student to join a team of researchers investigating landscape characteristics of lowbush blueberry production and their effects on native pollinator abundance and diversity. Entomology, zoology, or ecology background preferred but not required. Candidates should also have an interest in spatial landscape analysis and conservation biology. The stipend is a 12-month research fellowship that covers tuition and cost of living expenses, renewed annually based upon student progress. Please contact Dr. Frank Drummond in the School of Biology and Ecology (frank.drummond@umit.maine.edu) for more information.
Looking for a prospective MS or PhD graduate student to join a team of researchers investigating management practices in lowbush blueberry production and their effects on insect pest abundance, yield loss, and natural enemy abundance and diversity. Entomology, zoology, or ecology background preferred but not required. Candidates should have an interest in applied entomology and modeling. The stipend is a 12-month research fellowship that covers tuition and cost of living expenses, renewed annually based upon student progress. Please contact Dr. Frank Drummond in the School of Biology and Ecology (frank.drummond@umit.maine.edu) for more information.
Are you an undergraduate looking for field experience? We are looking for help collecting trap shrimp by-catch data this winter. The assistant will go shrimping on small trap boats approximately two days a week from mid January-April. The research student will work approximately 20 hours a week during the season and about 5 hours a week for the rest of the spring semester. This position may be split between two students and could include capstone possibilities.
Qualifications:Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive in the early mornings
Must be comfortable working on small boats
Must be willing to work in winter weather
Must have a flexible schedule and be available at least two weekdays
Must be reliable, self motivated, and willing to learn
Must be independent and a team worker
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and the names of two references to:
Cinamon Moffet
University of Maine
School of Marine Science
216 Libby Hall
Orono, ME 04469
cinmoffet@yahoo.com
207.581.4259
Applications due by November 20, 2009. Pay will be an hourly rate based on experience.
