An MS research assistantship is available through the School of Marine Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture at the University of Maine, Orono to partially support a graduate student involved in research to understand the role of pinnipeds in the Penobscot River Estuary. This research to assess predator risk to diadromous fish conservation represents a new collaboration between the University of Maine, NOAA, and the Maine Department of Natural Resources. The position will involve analysis of existing data sources to assess potential and realized seal predation events on river fish, including endangered sturgeon and salmon, as well as field work to assess the utility of photo-identification techniques in identifying individual gray and harbor seals that use the river habitat. Beyond the School of Marine Sciences, students in our lab also have the opportunity to be engaged with interdisciplinary scholarship as part a new One Health & the Environment Initiative and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, marine science, environmental studies or a related field. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate aptitude in quantitative data analysis and scientific writing. Prior experience with marine mammal photo-ID, particularly of pinnipeds, will be beneficial. Individuals that are passionate, responsible, hardworking, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged to apply. The accepted student will be required to complete motorboat operator training. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to email a cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts to Kristina Cammen ( kristina.cammen@maine.edu). All applications received before August 31, 2018 will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled. Expected Start Date: January 2019 -- Kristina Cammen Assistant Professor of Marine Mammal Science School of Marine Sciences University of Maine Orono, ME 04469 cammenlab.org