Hi kelp community,

We are recruiting for a 1-year project position doing kelp research in Puget Sound. Applications are due by 4/25. 

Info

This position is ideal for an entry-level scientist who wants to work closely with a diverse set of organizations including government scientists, academic scientists, tribes, and volunteers to answer pressing scientific questions about bull kelp stressors.  This cutting-edge project will inform future kelp management and research in Washington State.
The position will:

• Collect water quality monitoring data, including sample collection/processing from a small boat (N, TSS, CTD, light attenuation), sample processing, and data management.
• Take part in sampling to assess bull kelp canopy condition (parameters include: extent, depth range, density, kelp morphometrics, reproductive state and condition, photosynthetic capacity, C:N ratio, and stable isotopes.)
• Locate and summarize datasets related to marine vegetation conditions and stressors.
• Collaborate with academic and agency scientists to integrate and interpret data and communicate results. Products will include technical reports, publications, and recommendations for future monitoring protocols.

Apply

Apply here by April 25: Job Bulletin (governmentjobs.com)

Salary: $3,974.00 – $5,341.00 Monthly; $47,688.00 – $64,092.00 Annually

More information is available about the project at Floating Kelp Resilience and Loss Investigation – Fact Sheet. (Download PDF reader)
More information is available about the program at: Nearshore Habitat Program and kelp monitoring.