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HABs Researcher
URL: http://international.anl.gov
Company / Organization: International Atomic Energy Agency
Pay Rate: $76,900
Type: Full-time
City: Monaco
State or Country if outside US: Monaco
Application Deadline: 19-Nov-14
Duration: Two years
Description:
The HABs Researcher will carry out laboratory experimental research using radiotracer and isotopic techniques to better assess, in the context of global environmental and climate change, the impacts of harmful algal blooms on the environment and seafood safety. He/she will optimize radio-ligand-based biochemical methods for the detection of biotoxins associated to harmful algal blooms, plan and conduct experimental research on transfer of marine biotoxins in seafood and other biota, under environmental/climate change scenarios, analyze and evaluate experimental results and infer conclusions for the preparation of technical reports and scientific manuscripts for publication. He/she will also contribute to the development and implementation of projects with national institutes and international organizations to demonstrate the value of nuclear and isotopic applications in ecotoxicological research through collaboration and presentation of results of scientific studies.
Requirements:
- U.S. citizen - 18 - 32 years old - University degree in environmental sciences (i.e. biochemistry, biology, toxicology or radioecology). - Minimum of two years of experience in the study of radioecology and/or ecotoxicology; experience in the transfer of algal toxins in living organisms is an asset. - Publication of research in peer-reviewed, scientific journals is an advantage.- Good knowledge of biochemistry, chemistry and toxicology - Ability to conduct laboratory experiments using radioelements and basic knowledge of radionuclides analyses. - Experience in sterile working condition and phytoplankton culture. - Good planning and organizing skills with the ability to work in a team as well as independently. - Strong analytical skills: ability to articulate, conceptualize, plan and execute ideas.
Point of Contact: Steve Amundson
Attachment: download