-- Patrick M. A. James Professeur Adjoint Université de Montréal Dept. de Sciences Biologiques 90 rue Vincent-d'Indy Montréal, QC. H3C 3J7 CANADA [email protected]
The James lab in spatial ecology at the Université de Montréal is now
accepting applications for graduate students at both the Masters and PhD
level who are interested in the spatial and temporal dynamics of boreal
forest ecosystems. In general, research in the lab focusses on the
landscape-scale interactions among forest patterns and forest
disturbance processes such as fire, insect outbreaks, and forest
management. Specifically, I am looking for graduate students to study
the landscape genetics of the spruce budworm, an important insect pest
in eastern Canada. This work will examine spruce budworm moth dispersal
dynamics using genetic markers to better predict budworm outbreak risk.
The research will involve field collection of insect samples and spatial
analysis of genetic variation as a function of forest structure using
statistical models. There will also be flexibility in designing a
specific research programme that fits with the applicant's interests.
Experience in field work, GIS analysis, molecular techniques,
statistics, and forest ecology are all beneficial. Strong verbal,
written, and analytical skills are essential in English or in French.
Expected start date is January or May 2012. Applicants must meet the
entrance requirements for the Universitéde Montréal, Départementdes
sciences biologiques, which can be viewed at:
http://www.bio.umontreal.ca/programmes-etudes/cycles_2_3/admission.html.
More information on the James lab can found at:
https://sites.google.com/site/patrickmajames/. If you are interested in
joining the lab, please contact Dr. Patrick James
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>)
with your CV, a copy of unofficial transcripts, and a brief statement of
research interests.
