Undergraduate Student Worker needed for Spring 2008: Dr. Brian Enquist, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology is looking for an undergraduate to perform data entry and processing, to process leaf and soil samples for mass-spectrometry analysis, to press and mount herbarium specimens, and various other lab technician duties. No experience necessary, all training provided. Gain experience using sophisticated plant and soil biochemical analysis equipment. The ideal candidate will be energetic and have attention for details. Work-study; non-work study; research credit; all welcome. 15-20 hrs/wk. Possibly continuing work during Summer 2008. Contact hulshof@email.arizona.edu for additional information.

Wanted Biological Science Technician: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Plant Physiology and Genetics Research, Maricopa, AZ, has an opening for a term position not to exceed 2 years (appointment may be extended up to a total of 4 years without further competition), full-time Biological Science Technician (Plants). The incumbent will join a dynamic, highly motivated research group that is focused on the production of industrially important oils in plant seeds. Must be a U.S. citizen. Salary range is $35,936 - $46,717 per annum. For application details and application directions see a copy of the vacancy announcement at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/VAC2.HTM. Refer to announcement number ARS-D8W-0021. Contact John Dyer on 520-316-6356 or john.dyer@ars.usda.gov for additional information. Applications must be received by November 7, 2007. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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Watson School of Biological Sciences at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, New York offers a one-of-a-kind PhD program. They have developed an innovative curriculum that takes advantage of the unique environment and extensive resources of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The training each student receives is interdisciplinary and designed to produce PhD graduates who think critically and independently and who communicate clearly and effectively. For each student accepted into the program, free tuition, a stipend, subsidized food and housing, health insurance and support for research activities are provided. Visit their website at www.cshl.edu/gradschool for details about the program. Application deadline: December 15.

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, New York offers an opportunity to learn first-hand about genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics by working and living in a scientific community renowned for its research and educational program. The objective of URP is to give students an opportunity to conduct first-rate research and learn about scientific reasoning, laboratory methods, theoretical principles, and scientific communication. You receive a $4,000 stipend. Contact information: phone 516-367-6890, e-mail urpadmin@cshl.edu or visit website at www.cshl.edu/URP.

The National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for postdoctoral and senior researchers at federal laboratories. These awards provide generous stipends ($41,000 - $70,000 per year for recent PhD recipients and higher for additional experience), and the opportunity to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the country. Detailed program information, including instructions on how to apply online, and a list of participating laboratories, is available on the NRC Research Associateship Programs Web site at: www.nationalacademies.org/rap. Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (tel.) or rap@nas.edu..