*MSc Opportunity: Impacts of forestry herbicides on important First Nations plants and pollinators*
We are seeking an MSc student interested in ecology or ecotoxicology to join a growing, intellectually challenging, and collaborative research group. The student will work on a project investigating the persistence of herbicides in vegetation used by First Nations and the effects of the herbicide on pollinator communities. The position is based in Dr. Amy Parachnowitsch’s lab <https://unb.ca/fredericton/science/depts/biology/people/parachnowitsch.html> at the University of New Brunswick and Dr. Chris Edge’s lab <http://www.edgeforestecologylab.wordpress.com> at Natural Resources Canada - Canadian Forest Service starting in May or September 2019. The project provides an opportunity to conduct empirical research that can be directly translated to policy advice through a collaboration between First Nations, two levels of government, and academia. The prospective student will work with a First Nation community to achieve two goals; 1) determine the persistence of a glyphosate-based herbicide in vegetation used as traditional foods and medicine, and 2) evaluate the effects of the herbicide on pollinator communities. The student will be encouraged to develop their own research interests as well. The research project is field based and will involve travel from Fredericton New Brunswick to Sudbury Ontario. The project is fully funded, including a graduate stipend. *Qualifications and Requirements* BSc in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field Ability and willingness to undertake field research Ability to travel for field work Enjoy working outside and able to work under varied weather conditions Ability to work as a team member within a diverse and collaborative research group Valid drivers license To apply please send a cover letter, detailing your interests and background, and CV to Dr. Chris Edge (christopher.e...@canada.ca) or Dr. Amy Parachnowitsch (apara...@unb.ca). Review of applications will begin on 25 January 2019 and continue until the position if filled.
