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Research Assistant, Center for Marine Studies (MERI)

The Marine Environmental Research Institute is seeking an individual with a background in marine mammal biostatistics, ecotoxicology, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, or a related field to fill a full-time Research Assistant position at the Center for Marine Studies in Blue Hill, Maine. The individual who fills this position will be a highly organized, detail-oriented scientist with excellent statistical, database management, and writing skills who is able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team (Application Deadline: 16 April 2012).

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director and senior research staff with the implementation of MERI’s ecotoxicological and marine mammal research projects.
  • Perform data management, statistical analysis, literature reviews.
  • Assist with preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
  • Conduct literature searches and reviews; assist with the maintenance and expansion of MERI’s scientific research library using EndNote software.

  • Perform data entry/database management and statistical analysis using Excel, Filemaker, and SPSS statistical software packages.

Qualifications

  • Must have a Bachelor’s or higher degree in ecotoxicology, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, environmental health sciences or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, proficiency with scientific literature searches and reference library systems.
  • Have advanced skills with word processing, statistical/graphics, database (Filemaker), and literature search software (EndNote).
  • At least two years’ experience working in ecotoxicology, ecology, epidemiology, or biostatistics preferred. GIS software skills a plus.

Application Procedure

To view the full terms of reference and conditions for this position, visit http://meriresearch.org/ABOUTMERI/CareerOpportunities/JobOpportunityResearch/tabid/311/Default.aspx

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