Two MSc positions in marine invertebrate ecology. The Gosselin lab (http://faculty.tru.ca/lgosselin/) at Thompson Rivers University, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking applicants for two MSc positions that will start in January 2015. Research in our lab focuses primarily on the ecology of the early benthic phase of marine invertebrates such as mussels, barnacles, snails and crabs, and aims to understand the role of the early benthic phase in regulating the abundance and distribution of populations. These MSc projects will examine: (1) the responses of juvenile invertebrates to climate change; (2) the importance of the early benthic phase to a species’ ability to colonize new habitats. The studies will involve field monitoring and experimentation in pristine habitats as well as laboratory experimentation. Research work will be carried out primarily at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (http://www.bms.bc.ca/) on beautiful Vancouver Island, and at various field sites in Barkley Sound and elsewhere on the Island. We are seeking individuals with a keen interest in marine invertebrate ecology and a strong background in ecology and evolution. Prior coursework or work experience in population ecology, aquatic invertebrate biology, or ecological field techniques will be considered assets.
Funding for these MSc positions will be provided through Graduate Research Assistantships and opportunities for Teaching Assistantships. To qualify, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have a BSc in ecology or an allied field. Students will be admitted to the Environmental Sciences MSc program at Thompson Rivers University (http://www.tru.ca/science/programs/msces.html). Interested individuals should send a letter stating academic interests and qualifications, as well as a current CV and university transcripts, via email to: Dr Louis Gosselin Department of Biological Sciences Thompson Rivers University [email protected]
