M.Sc. opportunity Ecology of Cyanobacteria The aquatic ecology group at the University of Quebec at Montreal (part of the Interuniversity group in Limnology the GRIL www.uqam.ca/gril) is seeking at motivated student for an M.Sc. project. The student will develop a research project looking at the importance of physical-biological interactions on the growth of toxic cyanobacterial blooms under the direction of Drs. Beatrix Beisner and Dolors Planas. Specifically, we are interested in the relationships between the role of water mixing and circulation on the suspension of resistant forms of cyanobacteria and the production of blooms. The project will involve measuring physical parameters in situ as well as sampling in Mississquoi Bay (Lake Champlain, QC) and the analysis of pigments and algae in the laboratory. We encourage any interested students to apply for this competitive position, especially those with limnological experience. The University of Quebec at Montreal is located in vibrant downtown Montreal with easy access to Lake Champlain and other lakes. The ability to work in French is not a requirement, but a willingness to learn some French would be beneficial. The successful student will be remunerated with a fellowship at a competitive rate for a 2 year term.
Please send as soon as possible a CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in this position, as well as the contact information for three referees to: Beatrix Beisner or Dolors Planas, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Quebec at Montreal, C.P. 8888, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC, H3C 3P8, Canada or by email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
