Just a week before classes start on campus, incoming SMS students got their hands dirty at the SMS Boot Camp. Over the course of a few days, students spent time exploring the Maine coast at Pemaquid Point as they took part in an RLE, or a research learning experience. This year was the 15th year […]
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Job Summary The University of Maine School of Marine Sciences seeks applicants for a 2-year postdoctoral research associate position with an extension possible, contingent on funding and successful performance. The Gulf of Maine is a region undergoing rapid warming due to the impacts of climate change. In response, coastal and marine fish stocks are shifting […]
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Job Summary The School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine is excited to invite applications for a marine biologist to focus on the American lobster (Homarus americanus), a species of immense ecological, cultural, and economic significance in the Gulf of Maine. We encourage candidates who bring expertise in invertebrate zoology, ecology, physiology, or […]
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In October, Dr. Lisa Kerr joined the University of Maine’s School of Marine Science as Associate Professor of Fisheries Science. In her new role, Dr. Kerr will lead research that informs sustainable management of marine fisheries and ecosystems. Her current work is focused on integrating climate information into fishery stock assessment and management to support […]
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