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Curator position - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The Seafloor Samples Laboratory (SFSL) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking a new curator. The SFSL mission is to facilitate research and education through curating and providing access to our diverse collection of samples from the world’s seafloor. This includes, but is not limited to rocks, sediments, corals, shells, peat, and wood. We support the advancement of scientific knowledge by providing access to samples and instrumentation as well as technical and analytical expertise. The curator will ensure approved requests for samples, space, equipment, and analyses are met in a timely and professional manner. Further, the curator will supervise SFSL staff, operate and maintain analytical equipment, develop and lead outreach activities, and ensure lab safety protocols are followed. The successful candidate will be hired as a Research Associate and will work under the supervision of the facility’s director. Good troubleshooting skills, effective time management, excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential.

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Title: Development of a Wet Muck Database and Drawpoint Spill Hazard Susceptibility Tool for an Operating Cave Mine

Date & Time: Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:00 am

Location: ESB 5104