A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer internship is available in the Altabet Biogeochemistry Lab at the School of Marine Science and Technology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Duration is 10 weeks, starting in June with the start date flexible to accommodate the intern’s academic commitments. The internship is funded as part of an NSF funded project on nitrogen cycling in low oxygen regions, focussing on the application of stable isotopes and dissolved gas ratios. The summer the intern will conduct an individual research project that is relevant to the larger project goals. Additionally, the intern will contribute to the on-going research efforts of the Altabet Biogeochemistry Lab and, with training and guidance, will process samples and analyse data. At the end of the summer, s/he will be required to write a report in the format of a scientific paper and give a short presentation. 

We invite applications from qualified, highly motivated undergraduate students with interests in marine science. Prior completion of a college level introductory chemistry course is essential and an oceanography course is desirable but not required.  A stipend of $5000 will be provided to cover living expenses.

Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, one letter of recommendation and contact information for one additional reference. The statement of interest should be less than 500 words and include current academic interests, research experience and how this position would help s/he achieve their career goals. Send application materials, preferably as a single Microsoft Word or PDF file to Dr Laura Bristow (lbristow@umassd.edu). Letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to Dr Laura Bristow from the student’s professional references (please include applicants name in subject line of email). Questions and queries can also be directed to Dr Laura Bristow. Applications will be accepted through 29th April 2011.