Dear Colleagues,
We are looking for undergraduate, postgraduate or graduate students to
serve as course assistants in the Neural Systems & Behavior
(NS&B) course this summer at Woods Hole.  This is an exceptional
opportunity for up-and-coming students who might be interested in
pursuing a career in science. Note: these are not Teaching Assistant
positions. Please relay the following message to anyone who might be
appropriate.
Many thanks,
Paul Katz and Jim Knierim
NS&B Course Directors

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Course Assistants for summer 2010
Neural Systems and Behavior (NS&B) course
at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), Woods Hole, MA

Up to three Course Assistants (CAs) are needed for the Neural Systems
and Behavior (NS&B) course. NS&B is an intensive, 8-week
laboratory/lecture summer course for pre- and postdoctoral students. 
The CAs work under the supervision of the two Course Directors.  Duties
include preparation of solutions, overseeing inventory, ordering
supplies, assisting faculty, running errands, helping to organize
social events, and many other diverse and important functions. 
Training is provided by MBL before the course begins.  The CAs must be
in residence between about June 1 and August 5, 2010.  Hours are
flexible but include late nights and weekends.  Applicants should have
at least 2 years of undergraduate training in biology or a related
field.  The positions require initiative, flexibility, organizational
skills, basic familiarity with laboratory techniques, and the ability
to work well with other people in an intensive environment. 
Compensation includes weekly minimum salary of $441, room & board,
and round-trip travel to Woods Hole. 
Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Course
Directors: Paul Katz (pkatz@gsu.edu) or James Knierim
(jknierim@jhu.edu). 

Applicants should send resume, a written statement of qualifications
& interest (2 pages maximum), and three letters of reference directly
to the MBL by March 1, 2010:

Education Office
Attn: NS&B
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015

e-mail: eduadmin@mbl.edu
voice: 508-289-7340
web:  www.mbl.edu
MBL is an EEO Affirmative Action Institution.