Opportunies to Support “Effects of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Coastal Ecosystems of the Northern Gulf of Mexico" project
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Academic Level: Graduate Students (Masters), Postdoc & Early Career
Description: The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) seeks a cadre of
Postdoctoral Associates (2), Graduate Student (1), Research
Associate/Assistants (2), Data Manager (1), and Web Developer (1) to help with
research programs that investigate the “Effects of the BP Deepwater Horizon
Oil Spill on Coastal Ecosystems of the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Drs. Nancy
Rabalais and Brian Roberts seek several scientists to join a large, multi-
institution team of researchers studying the impacts of the oil spill on salt
marshes and coastal environments. Studies include differentiation of coastal
ocean oxygen and phytoplankton dynamics from pre- and post-spill conditions,
the biogeochemistry of oil-affected marsh ecosystems, benthic studies of oil-
affected marsh ecosystems and related wetland gas exchange. Detailed
information on the positions can be found at
http://www.lumcon.edu/information/jobs/. Applications should include a letter
of interest, a current resume, and name, address, phone and email contact for
at least three individuals qualified to comment on scientific and work
qualifications with a byline of “LUMCON BP GRI Research Program.” Send to Dr.
Rabalais (nrabalais@lumcon.edu) and/or Dr. Roberts (broberts@lumcon.edu).
Questions should be directed to Dr. Rabalais (985-851-2801) or Dr. Roberts
(985-851-2821). LUMCON offers state benefits and is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/ADA Employer.
Application Deadline: 11/14/2011
Participating Institution(s):(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts)Program Materials:This Program can be Described by:Academic Disciplines:
Computer Sciences
Information Sciences
Marine Sciences & Oceanography
Page last updated 12/2/2011
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