We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic graduate student to conduct research on interactions among top predators in freshwater lakes. Our main objective is to examine how predatory fish (walleye, pike, trout) interact with each other, as well as with fish-eating birds (cormorants and pelicans). The program will require field work in Saskatchewan, sometimes in remote areas, as well as extensive application of stable isotopes chemistry. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the design and implementation of their dissertation research. Candidates should have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in biology or related science (M.Sc. preferred) and excellent academic qualifications. Experience operating power boats, canoes, and fisheries sampling gear, as well as some laboratory training would be an asset.
Contact Information:
This program is co-supervised by Dr. Christopher Somers, Department of Biology, University of Regina, and Dr. Keith Hobson, Environment Canada, Saskatoon. Interested students should submit a cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts to (chris.somers AT uregina.ca and keith.hobson AT ec.gc.ca). -