LUMCON - GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN

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LUMCON-Graduate Student Intern LUMCON is a program of the Louisiana Board of Regents serving as a statewide academic and research Consortium representing over 40 universities and colleges across Louisiana. LUMCON's mission is to promote, facilitate and conduct research and education collaborations among Louisiana's universities in marine and coastal sciences relevant to the sustainability of coastal and marine environments of the U.S. Gulf Coast. LUMCON provides unparalleled opportunities in coastal, marine, and oceanographic science and education to the research community and public alike. Anchored by a first-rate marine laboratory, the DeFelice Marine Center, LUMCON is embedded in Louisiana's dynamic wetland environment and conveniently located on a gateway to the open waters of the Gulf. LUMCON operates a world-class fleet of research vessels unmatched on the US Gulf Coast. In 2023, LUMCON expanded its programs through the opening of a maritime research and outreach facility (Blue Works) on the Maritime Campus in Houma. In 2025, a large boat slip and bulkhead project was completed on the Maritime Campus. We recently held the ground breaking for a new Marine Operations Center that will open in 2027 and a keel-laying for the state's new flagship, 125-foot R/V Pelican II , which will also be delivered in 2027.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Benthic Ecology Lab (archerbenthicecologylab.com) at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking two Graduate Student Interns for a period of up to 3 months. The successful applicants will gain research experience with freshwater sponge biology and environmental chemistry. The selected individuals will work on a study assessing whether or not freshwater sponges serve as effective indicators of metal pollution within the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary (BTNE). The positions will include field work around the BTNE area and lab work at LUMCON and in collaborator's laboratories at University of New Orleans and Baton Rouge Community College. This position is available for up to 30 hours per week with a total of 250 hours available over the course of the internship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at a Louisiana-based institution in Biology, Oceanography, or a closely related discipline Experience with field work Comfortable working in and around the water Competent with computers Competent in a lab environment Comfortable with a microscope Detail oriented Have a valid Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Works well both as part of a team and independently

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited the following: Survey sponges in freshwater and brackish systems from shore Collect water and sediment for chemical analysis Transport samples between LUMCON, University of New Orleans, and Baton Rouge Community College Data entry Assist with quality assurance for data Assist in processing samples in the laboratory Identify sponge samples Participate in lab meetings

HOW TO APPLY

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Stephanie Archer, PHD Associate Professor Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium SArcher@LUMCON.edu Board of Regents is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader) The Louisiana Board of Regents seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

VACANCY INFORMATION

This is an unclassified position. This position is located in Cocodrie, LA. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education. However, resumes/CVs are a required part of the application for this position. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your unofficial transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.