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Project overview
The project aims to understand and mitigate the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems by measuring in situ effects of priority stressors on freshwater mussels, with a view to recommending management and conservation measures. Although the stressors affecting these mussels are known, their effects remain difficult to quantify. Over the course of three years, this project will focus on three key stressors: (1) mussel relocation, (2) sedimentation from dredging and other sediment‐depositing activities, and (3) infestation by zebra mussels.
A multidisciplinary approach will be used to study these stressor effects through a multi‐institutional/agency collaboration involving scientists from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the University of Québec in Rimouski.
We are seeking a candidate who will be responsible for the full implementation of the project, including conducting fieldwork—primarily scuba diving—performing taxonomic identification of freshwater mussels, processing specimens, carrying out comprehensive analyses of valvometry, metabolomics, and telemetry data from specialized laboratories.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "A covering letter in 750 words (maximum)."
Contact information for 2 references.
French essential
Information on language requirements
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in biology.
The student must be currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in the Masters program in Aquatic Systems Ecology.
Strong writing skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated rigor.
Willingness to work in remote locations.
Willingness to work evenings and occasional weekends.
Security clearance Reliability status.
Completion of a Transport Canada–approved marine safety course.
Recognized scuba diving certifications.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Applicants with foreign credentials must provide an assessment of their Canadian equivalency. For more information, consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.
Every individual has the right to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.