Graduate position available (MSc or PhD) with the Hakai Institute & Vancouver Island University
The Hakai Institute and Vancouver Island University are conducting a collaborative project to examine ecosystem structure along a gradient of human influence. This research will investigate patterns in intertidal biodiversity and their relation to historical and contemporary habitat alterations and larger scale anthropogenic influences. Research will be conducted out of Hakai’s Calvert and Quadra Island Field Stations and VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station and the Centre for Shellfish Research. As part of both the Hakai Institute and VIU the student will have the opportunity to work with researchers in a range of disciplines including marine ecology, aquaculture and archaeology. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated students that are comfortable working on, in and around the water. Experience and/or knowledge in invertebrate species identification, biological surveys and GIS would be an asset. Prospective students should be competitive for NSERC scholarships. The successful applicant could start in May/September 2015 or January 2016. If you’re interesting in joining the lab please send one document, with your last name as the start of the file name, that combines: 1) a cover letter outlining your research interests, relevant experience and why you’re interested in this project, 2) CV and 3) transcript copies to sarah.du...@viu.ca
