Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology, Oceanography or related field. Additional Qualifications Desired: Experience assessing marine benthic processes, food webs and/or animal abundance and diversity.

Special Requirements: Physical ability and willingness to conduct research at sea on ocean-going research vessel for up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities: participates in research cruises; conducts oceanographic research in the Gulf of Mexico using quantitative collections of benthic organisms, fish stomach contents, and stable isotopes to examine the effect of artificial reefs on food webs. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Application deadline is May 15, 2008 or until a candidate is selected. Send statement of interest, CV (including e-mail address), and three letters of reference to:

Dr. J.W. Fleeger
Department of Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
Ref: #031859
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: zoflee@lsu.edu

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