Specialist in Marine Ecophysiology (MSc student) – Research Affiliate Program - Research Affiliate Program

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, MLI) and the University of Quebec at Rimouski (Institute des Sciences de la Mer, ISMER) are calling for applicants for two MSc candidates who will be funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (via the RAP) for a period of 2 years. The students must enroll at ISMER. The successful candidates will work in collaboration with the ecophysiology laboratory of Dr. David Deslauriers at ISMER and the benthic ecophysiology and biochemistry research group of Dr. Daniel Small at MLI.

One successful candidate will join a project entitled “Towards predicting the effect of multiple climate change drivers and extreme climatic events on the bioenergetic physiology of decapod crustaceans in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.,” focussing on the effects of warming, heat waves, and ocean acidification on juvenile stages of the American lobster Homarus americanus and the snow crab Chionoecetes opilio.

The second successful candidate will join a project entitled “How many is too many? Unravelling the role of density-dependent population cycles of redfish (Sebastes mentella and S. fasciatus) on their predator-prey interaction with northern shrimp under the context of climate change.,” focusing on the effect of acute temperature and oxygen changes on redfish feeding and metabolism, as the biomass of this species.

The main objectives of both positions will be to develop physiological performance curves on a range of key characteristics (e.g., feeding, metabolism, acid-base regulation, thermal tolerance) on the species of interest. The data produced will improve bioenergetic models for supporting fisheries and conservation management in the St. Lawrence Gulf and Estuary.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "(1000 words maximum). Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications. Applicants must use each essential education and experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each criterion demonstrating how they meet the required education and experience. Please note which of the two projects would be your preference. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter."

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in biological science.
• The student must be currently enrolled in, or eligible to enroll in, the masters of Oceanography at ISMER.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working in wet and dry laboratories.
• Experience working with life aquatic/marine organisms.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and associated software, including R and Excel.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

KNOWLEDGE (ASSETS)
• Knowledge of marine benthic species and climate change impacts.
• Familiarity with climate change physiology.
• Familiarity with density dependency processes.
• Familiarity with the rules and regulations regarding the Canadian Council of Animal Care and the use of live animals for research purposes (training will be provided).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

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You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.