Opening for an MSc student Effects of forest fragmentation on forest-dwelling caribou
Concordia University, Montreal, Québec, Canada I am currently looking for an MSc student to work with me starting in summer or fall 2009, or earlier. Topic: "Influence of different barrier types on the use of landscape by forest-dwelling caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou)" Forest-dwelling caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) is an endangered ecotype which is listed as a Canadian threatened species and as a vulnerable species under the Quebec Act Respecting Threatened or Vulnerable Species. This project will study the question of how the various patterns of fragmentation (e.g., by forest roads) affect home range sizes and movement parameters of forest-dwelling caribou, and which fragmentation elements are most influential. To analyze the relative importance of different elements fragmenting the landscape in the view of this species, the project will investigate the correlations between parameters characterizing the species' movement behavior and a variety of fragmentation geometries. This project will be co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Martin-Hugues St-Laurent, Univ. de Québec à Rimouski. The project is fully funded over 2 years. Please find a more detailed description of the project is available here: http://www.gpe.concordia.ca/about/facultystaff/jaeger.php (under "Research opportunities for students"). Application Date: Priority will be given to applications received before November 30, 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. How to Apply: Please include (as a PDF file) a statement of your research interests and your CV that includes a description of your skills. Please send your application by mail or email to: Dr. Jochen Jaeger, Assistant Professor Concordia University Department of Geography, Planning and Environment 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Suite H1255 Montréal, Québec, Canada H3G 1M8 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://gpe.concordia.ca/about/facultystaff/jaeger.php
