Work with an Invert! - Lawbstah Health

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Graduate Student Positions in Lobster Health

Looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to conduct MSc research in the area of lobster health at the AVC Lobster Science Centre (http://www.lobsterscience.ca).

Four (4) funded graduate training opportunities are currently available:

Three (3) projects involve the use of a recently developed American lobster (Homarus americanus) DNA microarray to explore changes in lobster gene expression; (i) during the moult cycle; (ii) to evaluate female reproductive status; and (iii) host-pathogen interactions (Aerococcus viridans and Anophryoides haemophila). The fourth project will examine the role of hemolymph biochemistry panels to evaluate nutritional, moult recovery, and female reproductive status.

Familiarity with field sampling techniques, lobster biology, and basic laboratory skills are assets but not required. An ability to work in collaboration with others is essential.

Students are expected to develop a thesis, take graduate courses and present their results at regional, national and international meetings and publish (results) in high quality journals.

Positions to begin as early as September 2009 and funding is for 2 years.

Interested students are expected to have a BSc or DVM degree. Students possessing a DVM degree are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants must submit; (i) a letter profiling their research interests and outlining practical experience, course work in marine biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, aquaculture, aquatic biology and related subjects; (ii) university transcripts; and (iii) an updated curriculum vitae (cv). The cv should include the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please submit questions and applications to:
Microarray Projects Hemolymph Biochemistry Projects
Dr. Spencer Greenwood
AVC Lobster Science Centre and
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
Atlantic Veterinary College
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4P3
CANADA
sgreenwood at upei dot ca
902-566-6002

Dr. Andrea Battison
AVC Lobster Science Centre,
Atlantic Veterinary College
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4P3
CANADA
abattison at upei dot ca
902-894-2845

Return of the Aquabats!

Go to The Aquabats (MySpace). Visit Boing Boing for an exclusive sneak preview of the Aquabats Super Show.

Check out the epic battle with Man-Lobster-Thing, evil henchman of the Bunnyman.

Sunday Funny - Revenge!

It's not lolocean but the Swedish chef always used to crack me up...

Lobster Biology Course

Go to the Gulf of Maine and learn about lobster this summer!

"I am very excited to tell you about the Biology of the Lobster course which will be offered at the Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, Maine, from July 7 to July 14, 2008. Please help me bring this to the attention of those who might be interested. The course is particularly well suited for upper-level undergrads, beginning graduate students who work with lobsters or related animals, marine educators, and conservationists and managers.

This new course brings together several lobster biologists (Jan Factor, Stan Cobb, Rick Wahle, Win Watson, and 3rd generation Isles-of-Shoals lobsterman Ed Foye) for what promises to be an exciting first-hand study of lobsters in the Gulf of Maine.
For additional information visit http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_lobster.html

Work with an Invert! - Lobster Field Technician

The AVC Lobster Science Centre invites applications from qualified individuals for the technical support position of LEAD FIELD TECHNICIAN on a full-time basis. The individual will provide technical support in the field service unit & laboratory research programs in the AVCLSC. Please feel free to distribute this posting to those you see fit.

More information can be found at:

http://www.upei.ca/humanres/10e08A

Long-Lived Lobster NPR Podcast

NPR's Krulwich on Science has a podcast on the long lives of lobsters. Its pretty entertaining with a Gilbert & Sullivan song even! It seem like they never age and never die from within (i.e. old age). Or perhaps it is all the Guinness? Interesting research out of Boston University's Marine Program.