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Stream Samplers Needed
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<p class="MsoNormal">Student assistantships available as part of
long-term
ecological study of how local streams influence the kelp forests
fringing the
Santa Barbara Channel.<span style=""> </span>The focus of the
study is to measure nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) and sediment
that are
transported in local streams during storm run-off.<span style=""> </span>Since
90% of the run-off occurs during storms
between November and April and because rainstorms are intermittent, the
time
spent sampling is irregular.<span style=""> </span>The job
will be on an “on call basis” from November through May and you will be
paid
for the hours that you work.<span style=""> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The assistance needed is focused on collecting
water samples
during storm events.<span style=""> </span>Intensive sampling
is required (every hour) as the stream rises and the sampling rate
decreases to
every 2-4 hours as the stream level falls.<span style="">
</span>There is one sampling route covering a total of three sites on <st1:City
w:st="on">Mission</st1:City> and Atascadero creeks in <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Santa Barbara</st1:place></st1:City>.<span
style=""> </span>The sampling route takes about an hour to
complete the loop.<span style=""> </span>Hence, during the
rain event, the sampler will make continuous loops, taking a sample at
each
site every hour.<span style=""> </span>As the rain intensity
declines or stops, the sampling rate will also decrease, according to
the
sampling design.<span style=""> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Since rain storms have no set schedule, this job
requires
the willingness and commitment to collect samples at all times of night
and day
and in extreme weather conditions.<span style=""> </span>You
will be contacted 1-2 days in advance of a forecasted storm and
scheduled to
work according to your availability.<span style=""> </span>You
must also provide your own rain gear and vehicle to drive to the site
locations
(you will be reimbursed for the miles that you drive).<span style=""> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If these logistics are compatible with your
schedule and you
are interested in the position, please send further information on the
laboratory and field classes you have had, any relevant work
experience, and
approximately where you live (e.g. Isla Vista, Goleta, downtown Santa
Barbara,
etc.).</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please email responses to:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Blair Goodridge<span style=""> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy;">bgoodridge<a
href="mailto:coombs@lifesci.ucsb.edu"><span
style="color: navy; text-decoration: none;">@bren.ucsb.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for your interest.</p>
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