Research Associate – Marine Biogeochemistry
 
A position is available immediately for a full-time research associate/technician in the field of marine biogeochemistry. The position requires a BS or MS in a field of natural science with a strong background in chemistry and biology.  The ideal candidates will be familiar with analytical instrumentation including gas chromatography and liquid chromatography.  Experience with microbiological techniques will also be considered favorably. Duties of the associate will include operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, execution of experiments in collaboration with the supervisor and the processing and management of acquired data. Willingness and ability to participate in oceanographic research cruises is required. The home laboratory for this position will be at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (www.disl.org) located on the beautiful Gulf Coast, 40 miles south of Mobile, Alabama.
 
The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package and is available for up to 3 years. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Dr. Ron Kiene (e-mail Rkiene@jaguar1.usouthal.edu) for more information.  Applications, consisting of a letter of interest, resume or CV and a list of at least three references with contact information, should be sent to Dr. Ron Kiene, Department of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama, LSCB 25, Mobile, Alabama. The position will remain open until filled, but applications received before November 15, 2009 will be assured full consideration.  The University of South Alabama is an equal opportunity employer. 


Graduate Student Assistantships – Marine Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology
 
Research assistantships with full stipends and tuition waivers are available immediately for students interested in pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Marine Sciences.  Students will be expected to carry out thesis research within the framework of several ongoing NSF-funded projects that focus on the marine biogeochemistry and microbial ecology of organic sulfur compounds including the widespread algal osmolyte, dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) and its climate-relevant degradation product, dimethylsulfide (DMS).  Opportunities for participation in oceanographic research cruises will be available. Laboratory work will be carried out at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (www.disl.org) located directly on the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of Mobile Bay.
 
Students with strong backgrounds in the natural sciences and with a strong motivation to succeed in research should contact Ron Kiene, Department of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama, LSCB 25, Mobile, Alabama, e-mail Rkiene@jaguar1.usouthal.edu for more information.