The Northern Gulf of Alaska Long Term Ecological Research (NGA LTER) project invites undergraduate students to participate in our interdisciplinary oceanographic research this summer. This cohort of REU students will join our team from June 7 to August 27, 2021. The application period closes February 15, 2021; applicants will be notified soon thereafter.
The NGA LTER is one site within the national LTER network. Our research team investigates the features, mechanisms, and processes that support NGA ecosystem production and foster its resilience. Scientists conduct field work, including ship-based experiments, run computer models of the ocean, and communicate findings to students and the public through education and outreach partners.
We seek highly motivated undergraduates with interest in marine science, biology, chemistry, and/or physics to work with scientists through the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Student research will integrate with work currently being done on the NGA LTER ecosystem. The time period of this REU position includes our summer cruise aboard R/V Sikuliaq, so participation in ship-board research activities is possible, as is historical time series or retroactive data analysis. Oceanographic research themes include biogeochemical cycling, microplankton ecology, physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, zooplankton ecology and molecular studies. For more information on potential research projects, please see potential projects and mentors, listed below.
Details
Salary
- Stipend of $5760 for a full-time position (40 hours per week) over 12 weeks.
- Additional funds may be available to offset housing and transportation costs.
Qualifications
Required:
- College level background in biology, chemistry, physics, or marine science.
- The ability to carefully follow instructions.
- Desire to work in a team setting.
- Communication skills.
Desired:
- Upper division status in a Bachelor of Science program.
- An interest in continuing scientific research upon graduation.
How to Apply
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and its possessions and must be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year institution of higher education. Students who have received a bachelor’s degree before the start date of the program are ineligible. Members of groups under-represented in earth and environmental science are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, email each of the following:
- Cover letter
The cover letter should include a brief description of your interest in participating in LTER research. See potential projects and mentors.
- Resume
Make sure your resume includes:
- Contact information: email address and telephone numbers
- Previous laboratory/field experience
- Anticipated graduation date
- Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- One letter of reference
This email should be sent directly from the person writing the letter, with the applicant’s name included in the subject line.
Application materials may be submitted by email to:
- Katie Gavenus, Education and Outreach Coordinator
- Email address: projectmanager.ngalter@gmail.com
- Please include “REU” at the start of the email subject line
Questions? Please contact projectmanager.ngalter@gmail.com
Visit link for potential REU project ideas and mentors.
