[Coral-List] marine biogeochemistry technician position

[Andrea Grottoli]

LAB TECHNICIAN IN MARINE BIOGEOCHEMISTRY: FULL-TIME

CORAL AND SCLEROSPONGE-BASED PALEOCLIMATE AND CORAL CONSERVATION RESEARCH

Seeking a full-time lab technician for 2 years with possible 1-3 year 
extension.  The research in my lab is multi-disciplinary in nature and 
focuses on two main areas: 1) natural variability in coral and sclerosponge 
skeletal isotopes on seasonal-to-decadal timescales with applications for 
paleoceanographic and paleoclimate reconstruction in tropical regions, and 
2) coral bleaching physiology with applications for coral reef conservation 
and ecology. The research approach is primarily experiment driven and 
includes both field and laboratory experiments.

DUTIES:
-  Run samples and maintain all aspects of stable isotope mass spectrometer 
(Finnigan 252) and Kiel carbonate device
- Manage laboratory (ordering equipment, running samples, involved in 
training students)
- Involved in all organizational aspects of preparing and executing field work
- Involved in all aspects of sample preparation and analyses in the lab
- Schedule lab activities and equipment servicing
- Participate in field work (approximately 4-8 weeks per year at remote 
tropical locations)
- Perform other analyses including but not limited to: lipid extractions, 
chlorophyll a extractions,
coral/sclerosponge microdrilling, vacuum line DIC extractions
- Participate in data analysis, interpretation and preparation for publication

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
-Bachelor of science in any of the physical or biological sciences 
required.  Masters degree preferred but not necessary.
- Experience with stable isotope mass spectrometry is necessary
- Experience with vacuum line chemistry desirable
- Good organizational and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Eager to participate in interesting research
- Willingness to participate in both field and laboratory aspects of research
- Comfortable using computers and software (i.e.: Word, WordPerfect, Lotus 
123, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS, other statistical packages, etc...)
- Statistical abilities desired
- SCUBA certified
- Previous lab tech experience desirable but not necessary

Position includes full medical/dental benefits.  Salary commensurate with 
experience.

CONTACT: Assist. Prof. Andrea G. Grottoli, Department of Earth and 
Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6316
tel: 215-898-9269 or 215-990-9736       fax: 215-898-0964     email: 
grottoli at sas.upenn.edu

PLEASE SUBMIT: a current resume, the names and contact information of three 
references, and a cover letter by June 30, 2004 by email to 
grottoli at sas.upenn.edu

POSITION STARTS: as soon as possible.  Position will remain open until filled.