job position advertised

[Francesca Marubini]

Associate Research Scientist

Columbia University
Biosphere2 Center

Columbia University's Biosphere 2 Center, Inc. is recruiting for a Associate
Research Scientist in the area of marine research.

Marine Research
Biosphere 2 Center is seeking a PhD scientist in marine biology, or
oceanography with a demonstrated record of scholarly research.  The
successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue his or her own research,
while acting as the onsite scientist for the Biosphere 2 research program
in the Biosphere 2 ocean biome (www.bio2.edu).  The candidate would be
expected to supervise technicians and students involved with the maintenance
and sampling of the B2 Ocean, and conduct collaborative research with the
ocean research team.  The position requires skill in communication, as well
as organizational and supervisory skills.  Experience in coral reef
ecosystems is desirable.  The candidate will be encouraged to conduct
collaborative research with the ocean research team and jointly publish
scientific papers, and to pursue external funding for enhancing Biosphere 2
marine research.  A PhD in marine biology, oceanography or marine systems is
required.  

APPLICATION:   This position begins Feb. 1, 2000.  Closing date:  January
20, 2000. Applicants should send a full curriculum vitae (include email
address), a brief statement of current research and future plans, and the
name, address, telephone and email address of three individuals who can
provide recommendations to:  

Nancy Mager
Biosphere 2 Center
Columbia University
32540 S. Biosphere Rd.
Oracle, AZ  85623