We are looking for a master’s student to participate in research on the interactions between caribou, moose, black bear, and wolves in the Charlevoix and Côte-Nord region of Québec. The research objective is to develop models predicting the spatial distribution of the four species in managed boreal forest landscapes. The master’s project will specifically aim to understand patterns of movement by woodland caribou as a function the behaviour of the other species. The project does not involve field work but will necessitate a detailed evaluation of previously collected data. The candidate will be part of a research group composed of professors and graduate students from Laval University, the University of Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR), and the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife. The student will be enrolled at Laval University.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. A strong interest in wildlife conservation, quantitative ecology, and statistics. Some familiarity with the French language would be an asset. Documents to provide, ideally by e-mail : If you are interested in the project, please send a short letter of motivation, a CV, unofficial copies of academic transcripts, and the name and e-mail address of 3 references. The evaluation of candidates will begin on June 12, 2009: Daniel Fortin Département de biologie, Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon, 1045, av. de la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec (Qc) G1V 0A6, Canada Tél. : 418-656-2131, poste 5971; Fax : 418-656-2043 Courriel : [email protected]
