A PhD position is available (ideally starting summer 2009) for a project investigating the relationships between the presence of environmental stressors (pesticides, light and temperature), the selection of freshwater cyanobacterial toxic strains, and the production of toxin and toxicity on zooplankton.
The objectives of the project are (i) to examine the interactive effects of environmental stressors on the physiology, population growth and toxicity of different species of cyanobacteria, (ii) to determine the effect of toxins on zooplankton, and (iii) to investigate the role of zooplankton in the control of cyanobacteria growth in the presence of different environmental stressors.
This project, part of a collaborative program between Canada and Mexico, will involve mainly laboratory research (physiological and biochemical assays, and competition experiments in microcosms and mesocosms).
An MSc degree in biological sciences or biochemistry is required. The ideal candidate will have some training in ecology, physiology, biochemistry and toxicology, and will be motivated to undertake research in aquatic ecosystem health.
Although, UQAM is a French speaking university, knowledge of French is not mandatory for this position. The ability to write in English is necessary.
Funding in the form of a student stipend will be provided for a minimum of 3 years for the position.
Interested candidates should send a CV, unofficial copy of transcripts and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position to Dr. Philippe Juneau (juneau.philippe@uqam.ca) or Dr. Beatrix Beisner (beisner.beatrix@uqam.ca)
The objectives of the project are (i) to examine the interactive effects of environmental stressors on the physiology, population growth and toxicity of different species of cyanobacteria, (ii) to determine the effect of toxins on zooplankton, and (iii) to investigate the role of zooplankton in the control of cyanobacteria growth in the presence of different environmental stressors.
This project, part of a collaborative program between Canada and Mexico, will involve mainly laboratory research (physiological and biochemical assays, and competition experiments in microcosms and mesocosms).
An MSc degree in biological sciences or biochemistry is required. The ideal candidate will have some training in ecology, physiology, biochemistry and toxicology, and will be motivated to undertake research in aquatic ecosystem health.
Although, UQAM is a French speaking university, knowledge of French is not mandatory for this position. The ability to write in English is necessary.
Funding in the form of a student stipend will be provided for a minimum of 3 years for the position.
Interested candidates should send a CV, unofficial copy of transcripts and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position to Dr. Philippe Juneau (juneau.philippe@uqam.ca) or Dr. Beatrix Beisner (beisner.beatrix@uqam.ca)
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