M.Sc. Position Conservation Biology Enthusiastic, team oriented, and self-motivated students are encouraged to apply for a MSc position to work on identifying the impacts of stream related crossings (both temporary and permanent) on fish populations in northern Alberta. This project is a multi-disciplinary collaboration between the University of Alberta, the Foothills Research Institute, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD) and industry partners. Students will be under the supervision of Dr. Mark Poesch and will have the opportunity to conduct field work across Albertas picturesque foothills, develop novel research on freshwater fishes, and interact with team members and industry partners. Email a letter of research interest, CV, recent transcript (unofficial accepted) and references to Dr. Mark Poesch (poesch(at)ualberta.ca).
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree (B.Sc) in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field, with high overall GPA (especially in related courses). Field related experience and fish identification skills are considered an asset. Candidates interested in this position should send an email to Dr. Mark Poesch ([email protected]) with cover letter identifying research interests, CV, recent transcript (unofficial accepted), and a writing sample. The University of Alberta is consistently rated as one of the top 5 universities in Canada, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. Located in Albertas capital city, Edmonton (population of 1.2 million people), the University of Alberta provides a dynamic mixture of a large research intensive university, urban culture and recreation. More than 39,000 students from across Canada and 144 other countries participate in nearly 400 programs and 18 faculties. See http://www.why.ualberta.ca/ualbertain1minute. Contact: Dr. Mark Poesch, Assistant Professor University of Alberta, Department of Renewable Resources 751 General Services Building, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H1 Ph: 780-492-4827 Email: [email protected]
