*** PhD opportunity in Spatial Ecology at the Université de Montréal ***
The James lab at the Université de Montréal is accepting applications
for exceptional and highly motivated graduate students interested in the
spatial and temporal dynamics of boreal forest ecosystems.
In particular, we are looking for someone with an interest in spatial
ecology of forest insect pests. Using a diverse range of spatio-temporal
data, including spatial defoliation data, population time-series,
genetic markers, and phenology, this project will focus on developing
novel spatial models of connectivity, outbreak dynamics, and range
expansion to improve forest sustainability. This project will focus
particularly on the spruce budworm in eastern North America, a
devastating defoliator that is currently affecting millions of hectares
of forest in eastern Canada.
Requirements
• Masters degree in forestry, ecology, or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
• Experience with quantitative methods and statistics (e.g., R, Python)
• Interest in data science and scientific programming for ecology
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a desire to undertake challenging and
cutting-edge research
Other useful skills
• GIS (e.g., ARCMap)
• Analysis and manipulation of genetic data (SNPs)
Expected start date is January 2019.
Applicants must meet the entrance requirements for the Université de
Montréal, Département des 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: www.jameslab.ca
If interested, please contact Dr. Patrick James
([email protected]) with your CV, a copy of unofficial
transcripts, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of
two references. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate
is found.
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Patrick M. A. James
Professeur Agrégé / Associate Professor
Département de sciences biologiques
Université de Montréal
C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville
Montréal, QC H3C 3J7. CANADA
e. [email protected]
t. 514-343-6864
w. www.jameslab.ca
