Types of Positions
at GLERL and Educational Requirements
GLERL's
federal scientific staff include principal investigators (PIs) and
support scientists. PIs generally hold a Ph.D in their chosen scientific
discipline. Support scientists, who assist PIs with lab work, data
analysis, or field work, have a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree,
with some having post-graduate work or a master's degree. A large
number of GLERL support scientists are employed through the Cooperative
Institute for Limnology and Ecosystem Research, a joint endeavor
of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and GLERL.
Other employees include visiting scientists from other institutions,
post-doctoral
associates, or summer
fellows.
For more information on federal employment, visit
our Job Opportunities page.
For More Information
The following websites provide excellent information
on the scientific fields listed above and also provide information
regarding employment opportunities, educational requirements, salary
information, frequently asked questions, resources and links, and
much more.
National Sea Grant Marine Careers: http://www.marinecareers.net
Office of Naval Research, Careers in Oceanography:
http://www.onr.navy.mil/onr/careers
Inland Seas Education Association's Great Lakes Career
Mentoring Program: http://www.greatlakeseducation.org/careers/
Marine Advanced Technology Education Center (MATE):
http://www.marinetech.org/home.php
The Marine Environmental Data Service, Department
of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada
http://www.meds-sdmm.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/cmos/carocean.html
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