*_Graduate Opportunity in Quantitative Fish Spatial Ecology (MSc or PhD
in Biology) _*
Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Lab -- Carleton University,
Ottawa, Canada
We are seeking experienced and motivated students to join the Fish
Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory at Carleton University in
Ottawa.Students are needed for a high-profile restoration ecology
project in Toronto Harbour, involving the use of acoustic telemetry
along with spatial and limnological datasets.The project involves
collaboration with Dr. Susan Doka at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Dr.
Mathew Wells at the University of Toronto, and is a partnership that
includes the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Ontario
Ministry of Natural Resources.We are seeking students with a strong
background in computational biology, including experience with database
management, programming (e.g. R, VB, MatLab etc) and ArcGIS
usage.Experience with ecological modelling, fish ecology, analysis of
fish movement data, and integration and analysis of biotic and abiotic
data would be an asset.Applicants should have a good academic record and
previous aquatic field experience. The student will be located at
Carleton University, in Ottawa, Ontario.Graduate assistantships of
$19,000/yr are available January 2013 through September
2013.Unfortunately funding packages are limited to domestic students.
Interested students should send a statement of interest, writing sample,
and CV to Dr. Steven Cooke, [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
For more information on the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Lab
at Carleton University, see www.carleton.ca/fecpl
<http://www.carleton.ca/fecpl>
