The James Jab at the Université de Montréal and the Canadian Forest
Service, Natural Resources Canada, are currently seeking a motivated and
highly qualified post-doctoral researcher to examine dispersal in the
spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) using landscape genetics. The
spruce budworm is a native forest insect pest that is currently
outbreaking in Québec and is imminently poised to spread into New
Brunswick. This research project is part of a large inter-disciplinary
and multi-institutional research programme dedicated to better
understanding the fundamental ecology of the spruce budworm system. The
specific project will improve our understanding of budworm dispersal to
further develop models of spatial population dynamics and the assessment
of outbreak risk in forest areas not yet affected.
The candidate is expected to have experience and skills in molecular
ecology and population genetics. Further skills in landscape ecology,
forest entomology, GIS, multivariate statistics, programming, and
management of large data sets are desired. Some experience in forestry
and forest management issues in Canada is desired but not mandatory. The
ability to communicate effectively in English is required. Note that the
Université de Montréal is a French language institution.
To apply please send a current CV, contact information for three
references, a writing sample (e.g., a published paper), and a precise
cover letter outlining your research experience and interests to Dr.
Patrick James (patrick.ma.ja...@gmail.com) before June 20th, 2014.
All applicants are expected to have a PhD at the time the contract will
begin in September 2014.
We thank everyone for their applications but only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
