The School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) at the University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications from qualified undergraduate
students to work on problems
relating to Ocean Mixing and Stirring. Primary duties include, but are
not limited to: linux system administration, web page development, computer
programming, data entry, and other tasks in support of research. Additional
duties may also include assisting with configuration and setup of new and
existing field instrumentation for conducting oceanographic experiments
relevant to problems in fluid dynamics, and ocean mixing and stirring.
Eligible students must be entering either their junior or senior year starting
Fall 2009, with a major or minor in electrical or computer engineering
-or- oceanography, physics, engineering, or applied mathematics. Regardless
of their major area of study, applicants should have strong mathematical and
computer skills and demonstrable background in physical and/or earth sciences.
One position in the area of Ocean Mixing and Stirring is available for Fall
2009. Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue
until the position is filled. The selected candidate is expected to begin work
no later than the week of September 14, and continue through December, 2009.
Internships are part-time (20 hrs/wk) and are paid at a rate of $175 - $200/wk,
depending on experience.
For more information about SMAST and Ocean Mixing and Stirring,
please also visit our websites:
http://www.smast.umassd.edu
and
http://www.smast.umassd.edu/mixing
.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, current resume,
a copy of their academic transcript (unofficial copies accepted), and names and
contact information of 3 references to:
Undergraduate Intern / Research Assistant
in Ocean Mixing and Stirring
Attn: Dr. Miles A. Sundermeyer
School for Marine Science & Technology
706 South Rodney French Blvd.
New Bedford, MA 02744-1221
email:
msundermeyer@umassd.edu
