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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

PhD Positions in Marine Invasive Species

University of Windsor/University of British Columbia and UQUAR

Graduate students are sought to work on Ph D projects investigating the factors affecting the establishment, distribution, abundance and food web relationships of marine invasive species. Study sites are specific harbours on the east and west coasts, characterized by gradients in potential propagule pressure. A candidate is required to work on each of the following communities - intertidal, subtidal, and fouling assemblages.

Students need to meet entrance requirements for Ph D studies at UBC, U Windsor and UQUAR. Some of their research will be conducted at DFO labs in West Vancouver, Nanaimo and Mont Joli.

Applicants should have a strong background in quantitative marine ecology, experience in field work, and identification skills for macroinvertebrates and macroalgae. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, thesis abstract and/or representative publications and contact information for three academic references to: Dr. Colin Levings, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science Branch, Marine Ecosystem and Aquaculture Division Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research 4160 Marine Drive, West Vancouver British Columbia Canada V7V 1N6 or via email: levingsc@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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