The Canadian Rivers Institute is looking for an independent, resourceful, and motivated individual to conduct a unique doctoral research project.

The objective of the doctoral research project is to measure the movement and survival of the individual, wild Atlantic salmon (parr), brook trout and non-salmonid fishes between autumn and spring in small and medium-sized rivers in eastern Canada.

Eligibility

Applicants will have a strong academic record and previous experience working with stream fishes, preferably in the area of ecology and/or population dynamics. Experience with PIT technology or biotelemetry and mark-recapture population models would be a definite asset.

International students are encouraged to apply. UNB offers a full waiver of international student fees for graduate students registered in doctoral programs.

How to Apply

Deadline for receipt of applications: January 20, 2008. Ideally, the successful candidate will start by April of 2008. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and full CV to Dr Rick Cunjak, Canada Research Chair in River Ecosystem Science Fellow, Canadian Rivers Institute (www.unb.ca/cri/)Department of Biology, and Faculty of Forestry and Environmental ManagementUniversity of New BrunswickFredericton, New Brunswick, CANADA. E3B 6E1Email: [email protected]: 506-452-6204