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Post-doctoral Position and Graduate Research Assistantships in
Ocean Observing Systems
Graduate Research Assistantships in Ocean Observing Systems available
for study of HABs at Texas A&M University Two Graduate Research
Assistantships are available in the Department of Oceanography at
Texas A&M University to participate in Ocean Observing studies focusing
on Karenia brevis, a harmful algal bloom species (HAB) in the Gulf
of Mexico. One position is funded by NOAA's MERHAB program to develop
a buoy-based in situ continuous monitoring system capable of detecting
increases in abundance of specific cell types that could form the
basis for a real-time early warning system for HABs. We seek a graduate
student who will contribute to the testing and development of a
novel optical detection system, the FlowCAM, in conjunction with
the existing Texas Automated Buoy System (TABS) and modeling program.
The second assistantship is funded through the Life Sciences Task
Force at Texas A&M University. Texas A&M is committed to establishing
a Program of Excellence in Ocean Health Observing Systems that will
develop and implement the next generation of biohazard sensors for
ocean observing platforms to assess human and marine ecosystem health.
We seek a graduate student who will contribute to the effort to
Develop optical sensors as an early warning system to detect harmful
algal blooms (HABs). This project will adapt and field test an array
of sensors, including active fluorescence sensors to aid in species
identification, and in situ analysis of toxins and identification
of toxic HAB species using molecular probes. We seek someone who
will contribute to the establishment, validation, and maintenance
of instrumentation that will provide critical biological measurements
necessary to develop a real-time, in-situ Ocean Health Observing
System. These results will be combined with other physical and chemical
measurements collected by the buoy system to provide insights into
causal mechanisms for the growth and development of HABs. Assistantships
include a 12-mo. stipend. Starting date: Jan 2004. Additional years
contingent upon availability of funding. Please send a letter of
interest, CV and a list of references to Lisa Campbell, Dept. Oceanography
or Norman Guinasso, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, or e-mail lcampbell@ocean.tamu.edu
or guinasso@tamu.edu . Subject: post doc in Ocean Observing at Texas
A&M Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 13:48:20 -0500 From: Lisa Campbell
Postdoctoral
Position in Ocean Observing Systems available for study of HABs
at Texas A&M University We seek a Postdoctoral fellow who will contribute
to the effort to Develop optical sensors as an early warning system
to detect harmful algal blooms (HABs). This project will adapt and
field test an array of sensors, including active fluorescence sensors
to aid in species identification, and in situ analysis of toxins
and identification of toxic HAB species using molecular probes.
We seek someone who will contribute to the establishment, validation,
and maintenance of instrumentation that will provide critical biological
measurements necessary to develop a real-time, in-situ Ocean Health
Observing System. These results will be combined with other physical
and chemical measurements collected by the buoy system to provide
insights into causal mechanisms for the growth and development of
HABs. We anticipate the position will provide 12-mo. of salary support,
with additional years contingent upon availability of funding. Starting
date: January 2004. Please send a letter of interest, CV and a list
of references to Lisa Campbell, Dept. Oceanography, or Norman Guinasso,
Geochemical and Environmental Research Group, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX 77843, or e-mail lcampbell@ocean.tamu.edu or
guinasso@tamu.edu
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