Haz el doctorado en biología marina y ecología de peces

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Application for PhD in Fish Ecology (Atlantic cod) and Marine Biodiversity

UNH PhD Graduate Assistantship in Marine Biology or Integrative Biology
Quantifying marine biodiversity through movements and feeding: Assessing coastal marine
ecosystem dynamics near estuary mouths
University of New Hampshire – in the Department of Biological Sciences
Responsibilities: A PhD student will participate in a study funded by the National
Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOAA, BOEM, and ONR) on the interactions between a
model coastal consumer (Atlantic cod) and measures of marine biodiversity. Assessing marine
biodiversity is integral to conservation and management, and techniques are advancing to
measure biological processes (e.g., environmental DNA [eDNA], passive acoustics, active
acoustics). But it remains unclear how biodiversity measurements across techniques vary with
scale through space and time, and at which scales measurements are relevant to local species.
The PhD student (advised by Dr. Nathan Furey) will focus on the movements and diet of Atlantic
cod in the coastal waters off New Hampshire and the Isles of Shoals as well as Casco Bay off
Portland, Maine, through acoustic telemetry and stomach content collection and
metabarcoding. The student will integrate Atlantic cod movements and feeding with
information on local marine biodiversity, through one or more of the following techniques,
dependent upon interest: eDNA, passive acoustics, and active acoustics. The student will have
opportunities to collaborate with, or potentially be co-advised, by co-PIs and collaborators (Drs.
Alison Watts, Elizabeth Craig, Graham Sherwood, and Jennifer Miksis-Olds, among others). The
student will also work closely with another PhD student conducting parallel studies through the
perspective of seabirds (already in progress).
Qualifications: We are committed to valuing diverse identities, experiences, and skills. M.S. or
extensive B.S./B.A. experience in biology, fisheries, ecology, oceanography, statistics, or other
relevant discipline required. Additional quantitative skills, experience working on small vessels
and in inclement conditions, and experience with fish biology and behavior, or telemetry or diet
studies are a plus. Please note in your cover letter your interest in eDNA, passive acoustics,
and/or active acoustics and any relevant experience. If interested in passive acoustics data,
please note if you have coursework in partial differential equations and your willingness to take
such courses. A willingness to learn and attention to detail and research ethics are necessities.
Good communication skills are essential as this project will be collaborative with multiple
partners including an exciting team of researchers and resource practitioners.
Salary: Minimum $30,000 per year (4 years, including summers) will be paid through Research
Assistantship and ~two semesters of Teaching Assistantship. Tuition is covered by the project,
and the graduate student will have access to UNH student healthcare.
We especially encourage applicants from underrepresented or historically excluded groups to
apply.
To apply for this position, please email the following documents to Nathan.Furey@unh.edu
using the subject of “PhD assistantship in Atlantic cod.”
- Cover letter (maximum of two pages)
- CV or resume
- Copies of unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for three references (Names, positions, email, phone, and
relationship to applicant)
Closing date: when filled; anticipated start dates as early as January 2023, although flexible
start dates may be considered for early summer of 2023 (May). Please note if selected, you
would need to formally apply for UNH Graduate School Admissions.
Questions can be directed to Nathan Furey (Nathan.Furey@unh.edu), head of the Fish and
Movement Ecology Lab (https://fishmovementecolab.wixsite.com/fureyfmelab), using the
subject of “PhD assistantship in Atlantic cod.”
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative
Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values
and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages
applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University
System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
or marital status.

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Doctorado para interesados en lagos alpinos, ecología estacionaria y salmónidos

 Oferta compartida por Cristina

PhD scholarship within fish ecology and alpine aquatic community ecology


About the position

Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), has a vacant 3-year PhD position related to salmonid species in alpine lakes (Canada).

The main objectives of this PhD project: 1) understanding and quantifying baseline status of these ecosystems and 2) identifying the processes that are the most susceptible to alter this baseline in response to global climate change. In order to meet these objectives, we will sample the food-web of alpine lakes during the winter and summer, during three years in the Chic-Chocs mountains of Quebec, Canada. This project will adopt an approach at the nexus of biogeochemistry and community ecology to better describe and understand these unique ecosystems, with an emphasis on three salmonid species (e.i., Arctic charr, brook charr and lake trout). Winter conditions are poorly understood factors that may determine summertime characteristics, resulting in cascading effects between seasons and food webs (e.g., phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fish).


The candidate will have access to a wide range of data – habitat use and diet (isotopes and fatty acids and acoustic telemetry data) and growth (juvenile and adult growth rate based on back-calculated otoliths), and their expressions at different scales of intra- and interspecific competition and through different environmental conditions (seasons and years).

The research conducted in this position will be closely linked to a key task of the recently established knowledge hub from the Canadian Mountain Network (https://www.canadianmountainnetwork.ca/fr/research/knowledge-hubs/developing-knowledge-of-aquatic-realities-in-chic-choc-mountains), where NMBU is the co-leader of this network.

The applicant is made aware that an application for a PhD position at NMBU is at the same time an application for admission to a PhD programme at the institution. The documentation that is necessary to ensure that the admission requirements are met must be uploaded as an attachment.


Main tasks
To study cascading effects of winter conditions on fish population dynamics and through the food-webs: top-down, bottom-up, and feedback loops
Conduct field work in alpine lakes in the Chic-Chocs (Canada).
Use a wide range of data, from telemetry (e.g., habitat use) growth, isotopes and fatty acids of three salmonid species, to food-web components.
Collaborate closely with other students and researchers in the fields of fish ecology, limnology, geochemistry, biogeochemistry, and genomics.

The specific tasks will be adjusted to the candidate’s interest and background.

The successful candidate is expected to enter a plan for the progress of the work towards a PhD degree during the first months of the appointment, with a view to completing a doctorate within the PhD scholarship period.


Competence


The successful applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU. The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at master's degree level. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admission criteria please see the PhD Regulations and the relevant PhD programme description.

The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.

Required Academic qualifications:Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field, such as fish ecology, aquatic ecology, or environmental science. Preferably obtained within the last 5 years.

The following experiences and skills will be advantageous:Experience with aquatic field work.
Knowledge of telemetry is a strong asset.
Familiarity with alpine limnology and fish population dynamic.
Scientific publications within related subjects.
Experience from field work in remote locations.
Knowledge of statistics and R

You need to:be solution-oriented and possess the ability for independent work displaying initiative and careful thought.
have an analytical and academic approach to research questions.
have good collaborative/social skills.
have a keen interest in spending prolonged field work periods in Canada.
have strong skills in written English and experience with academic writing.



Remuneration and further information


The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD. Fellow. PhD. Fellows are normally placed in pay grade 54 (NOK 501 200,-) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.

Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.


For further information, please contact Dr. Louise Chavarie, researcher at MINA, NMBU; E-mail: louise.chavarie@nmbu.no or Dr. Jean-Sébastien Moore; E-mail: jean-sebastien.moore@bio.ulaval.ca.

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Estudia los movimientos y la alimentación de la biodiversidad marina en el Atlántico norte

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Senior Research Technician and Lab Manager

Long Classification Title Research Laboratory Supervisor
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH COLSA PI Nathan Furey
 

Summary of Position

The Senior Research Technician and Lab Manager work within the Fish and Movement Ecology (FME) Lab, led by Dr. Nathan Furey. This position will provide field and logistical support across lab projects, including coastal, estuarine, and freshwater ecology projects. Field support includes driving small vessels and using a variety of fisheries gear types and collecting environmental samples and data. The lab manager will also assist in lab logistics, including the use of the university purchasing system, the development of the written field and lab protocols, assisting in permit applications, and written reporting. The individual will work closely with all members of the FME Lab and their collaborators, including faculty, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.


This position will support all of the FME Lab’s activities, but will focus on three projects: 1) marine biodiversity monitoring in coastal NH and ME waters, focusing on Atlantic cod and common terns, 2) movements and feeding of Arctic charr in Maine, and 3) interannual survival of rainbow smelt in Great Bay, New Hampshire. The position will require occasional and seasonal travel to field sites and collaborating institutes.

Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years 

Additional Job Information

UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.
Posting Number PS3483FY22
Other minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, or related field.
Demonstrated interest in fish and movement ecology, with experience in telemetry, diet, or eDNA methods (field and/or lab) a plus.
Desire and willingness to work with other team members, including postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Experience with operating small boats, preferably in field research settings and in estuarine and coastal waters, or working on larger vessels deploying fisheries and oceanographic equipment.
Comfortable with data entry (Microsoft Excel).
Experience conducting fieldwork under harsh conditions (poor weather, ability to lift 50 pounds, camping, and living on-site). Physical capability and comfort conducting fieldwork in freshwater (streams, rivers, and lakes), estuarine, and coastal systems.
Experience with fisheries or fishing gear and basic knowledge of fish biology or fisheries science.
Attention to detail and organizational skills, including competence with completing electronic paperwork and forms.
Additional Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a closely related field
Processing otoliths (extraction, sectioning, mounting, and/or reading)
AAUS scientific diving should be noted in the application.
Not all of these skills and experiences are expected of applicants, but rather demonstrate the breadth of potential activities.

Salary Information
Minimum $43,710 per year, dependent upon experience. Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/50665
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 16
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.


The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Job Duties


Duty/Responsibility
Lead or assist in fieldwork projects in streams, rivers, estuaries, and coastal environments, including training of students and technicians.

Duty/Responsibility
Manage logistics of field and other research activities.

Duty/Responsibility

Conduct and coordinate laboratory research, including training of students and technicians.

Duty/Responsibility
Perform general research lab management activities.

Required Documents 

Resume/Vita
Cover Letter 

Optional Documents (3) 

Professional References 

Contact Info

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Postdoc investigando sistemas parasitarios de cría en peces

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION 2-3.5 YEARS

TOPIC: Fish Evolutionary Ecology
Reichard Lab (www.reichardlab.eu), Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno

Full-time postdoctoral position for 2 years (+ extension until the end of 2025 possible) is available at the Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, located in Brno, Czech Republic. Position may start when filled; all applications submitted until 20 June 2022 will be fully considered. Selected candidates will be interviewed online.

This position is within a generous funding of Expro project of Czech Science Foundation to Martin Reichard on reproductive parasitism in fish. It uses two understudied fish brood parasitic systems: bitterling fishes (Acheilognathidae) and their mussel hosts, and cuckoo catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus) and their cichlid hosts from Lake Tanganyika.

The project aims at identifying the conditions for the origin and evolution of host specificity in brood parasites. Field and lab studies are combined with barcoding, population genetics and phylogenetics.

Selected candidate will work along with two other postdoctoral researchers. There is flexibility in the specific focus within the broad terms of the project, although we would particularly welcome a candidate with expertise in:

1. fish morphology (dentition, gill rakers, osteology) or
2. comparative phylogenetic biology.

We expect applications from candidates with a background in ecology and evolution, ideally with a previous track record of working with fish models. For experimental work, there is access to well-equipped fish breeding facility and outdoor system of separate tanks.

All research expenses, including fieldwork and conference travel, are covered from the project.

QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in Biology

SALARY
at least 55 000 CZK (incl. social and health insurance and taxes), c. 2200 EUR per month (well above average for Czech living expenses), giving a net earnings of 35 000 CZK per month. May increase with
qualification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For formal applications, please submit a CV with explanations of your previous work and motivation to apply for this position in your Cover Letter (1 page is sufficient).
Email your formal application to reichard@ivb.cz

Feel free to consult through informal enquires by email to reichard@ivb.cz

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Postdoc diferenciando especies de peces vivíparos

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A fully funded post-doctoral scholar position for 2 years will be available after the 1st of June at Prof. Axel Meyer lab to work on DFG funded work related to species delimitation in sympatric and allopatric populations of live-bearing fishes. The project aims at integrating whole-genome resequencing data and phenotypic data to conduct species delimitations applying coalescent-based integrative taxonomic approaches and to validate these by contrasting their outcome to empirically determined degree of reproductive isolation among species pairs. We seek applicants with a background in some of the following areas: evolutionary biology, taxonomy, phylogenetics and field research. We encourage applicants with bioinformatic skills.

The Meyer Lab at the Department of Biology at University of Konstanz, is interested in the origins of adaptations, speciation, and phylogenomics of fishes, in particular the cichlid fish adaptive radiations from Nicaragua and Africa. A total of three research groups two of which are headed by Junior Group Leaders make up the evolutionary biology group (15 members total in the lab).

The University of Konstanz and the Department of Biology are among the most highly ranked institutions in Germany and provide a lively and academically outstanding research environment. Konstanz is a lovely historic town located on Lake Constance on the southern border between Germany and Switzerland. The University of Konstanz and the Department of Biology are among them most highly ranked institutions in Germany and provide a lively and academically outstanding research environment. Konstanz is a lovely historic town located on Lake Constance on the southern border between Germany and Switzerland. Appointments are initially for three years and it comes with a competitive salary, and excellent health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications
Required: PhD in Taxonomy, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or Genetics/Genomics.
Preferred: Experience working with genomic data, a strong conceptual background in evolutionary biology, experience with field work.

Application Instructions
To Apply Submit the following documents to julian.torres-dowdall@uni-konstanz.de:

• One page Cover Letter
• C.V.
• A relevant publication or manuscript in preparation
• Contact information for 2 References

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Informal inquiries about the position are encouraged: julian.torres-dowdall@uni-konstanz.de

The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching. The University of Konstanz is committed to further the compatibility of work and family life and has onsite child care facilities

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Prácticas remuneradas y aptas para una estancia Erasmus+ en Islandia

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The Department of Aquaculture and Fish Biology, Hólar University, Iceland, is looking for an intern student (from bachelor to masters, or even DUT/BTS, ...) for a project about brain gene expression related to cognitive abilities in the Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). 

Hosting structure : Department of Aquaculture & fish Biology, Hólar University - Iceland & University of Iceland, Reykjavík - Iceland

Dates : 4 to 6 months from June 2022, very flexible and discussable

Gratification : 80 000 ISK per month (around 530€/month)

Context of the study:
Comparative studies might give an insight on how cognition has evolved across taxa. The evolution of spatial cognition is of a particular interest because all animals depend on navigational skills to find food or mates, retrieve the nest and escape predators. Hence, spatial cognitive abilities have an impact on individuals’ fitness and are consequently subject to natural selection. In that sense, spatial cognitive abilities in each population should be locally adapted to its particular ecological conditions. The Icelandic Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus, AC) is found as several sympatric morphs thriving in very different types of habitats, from anadromous to benthic and pelagic lake-resident morphs. We hypothesize cognitive abilities and behavior to be shaped according to both evolutionary history and current ecological factors, implying differential expression patterns of genes linked with spatial cognition and neurogenesis between populations. The project is led by Pr. David Benhaïm (lead PI, Hólar Univ.) in collaboration across Hólar Univ. (Pr. Bjarni K. Kristjánsson, Dr. Camille Leblanc), University of Caen, France (Dr. Christelle Jozet), IFREMER, France (Dr. Marie-Laure Bégout), INRA, France (Dr. Xavier Cousin) and University of Iceland (Pr. Zophonías Jónsson).

Student project:
The student will specifically identify molecular clues underpinning behavioral and cognitive ability differences between populations, morphs and environments. This will be done by monitoring genes expression patterns in several brain structures of offspring from three wild AC morphs raised under complex vs. plain conditions, that underwent personality and spatial learning tests. To do so, the student will
perform:

• RNA extractions from several brain regions
• Reverse transcription
• qPCR with specially developed PCR primers for a set of genes involved in neurogenesis, neural plasticity and stress regulation
• DNA extraction, PCR & gel electrophoreses to genetically sex the test individuals.
• If interested, the student will also analyze and interpret the data obtained.

This work will be carried out in Reykjavík at the University of Iceland. The student will be working in close collaboration with a PhD student, Marion Dellinger.

Requirements:
The candidates must be enrolled in a degree in the fields of biotechnology or genetics, or relevant equivalent fields. Meticulousness, experience in laboratory manipulation and a solid sense of organization are required. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in pluridisciplinary research with an emphasis on neurosciences and is willing to improve lab bench skills. S/he enjoys working in a dynamic group but should be able to work independently as well. Statistical skills will be a plus. Working language will be English.

Organizational details:
Iceland is eligible for Erasmus+ grants.

Application:
Applicants should send an application letter, with a statement of research interests and relevant experience and curriculum vitae as a single pdf to both Pr. David Benhaïm (benhaim@holar.is) and Marion Dellinger (marion@holar.is). Requests for further information can be sent at the same email addresses.

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Postdoc en Chequia estudiando ecología evolutiva y parasitismo en peces

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Full-time postdoctoral position for 2-3 years is available at the Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, located in Brno, Czech Republic. Position may start when filled; all applications submitted until 4 July 2021 will be fully considered. Selected candidates will be interviewed online.

This position is funded by Expro project of Czech Science Foundation to Martin Reichard on investigating how and why do some parasites become host specialists and its consequences for ecological speciation. Using two understudied fish brood parasitic systems (bitterling fishes and their mussel hosts, and cuckoo catfish and their cichlid hosts), the project uses comparative and experimental approaches to understand how coevolution drives and constrains diversification. This project aims at identifying the conditions for the origin and evolution of host specificity, how it is maintained and constrained, and how it contributes to biological diversification. Field and lab studies are combined with population genetics, phylogenetics and mathematical modelling.

Selected candidate will work along with three other postdoctoral researchers, with focus primarily on experimental and comparative work on bitterling fishes and their mussel hosts. Given a work in a larger team, there is some flexibility in the specific focus within the broad terms of the project. We expect applications from candidates with a background in ecology and evolution, ideally with a previous track record of working with fish models. For experimental work, there is access to well-equipped fish breeding facility and outdoor system of separate tanks.

All research expenses, including fieldwork and conference travel, will be covered from the project.

QUALIFICATIONS - PhD in Biology

SALARY - 55 000 CZK (incl. social and health insurance and taxes), c. 2200 EUR per month (well above average for Czech living expenses), giving a net earnings of 35 000 CZK per month.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For formal applications, please submit a CV and explain your previous work and motivation to apply for this position in your Cover Letter (1 page is sufficient). Email your application to reichard@ivb.cz
For informal enquires and more details, FEEL FREE to email reichard@ivb.cz

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Una posición de técnico y tres de postdoc en un nuevo proyecto de conservación centrado en peces 🐟

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A technician position in fish ecology and conservation and three postdoc positions in fish ecology, niche modelling and conservation are available (each 2-3 years) in the Aquatic Ecology & Evolution group of Ole Seehausen at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

With the Wyss Academy for Nature, we are starting an ambitious freshwater conservation biology project with a focus on fish. Working initially at the scale of the largest Swiss catchment, the Aare, home to more than 60 different species of fish, we want to go all the way from field ecology, niche modelling and projections of range shifts under climate change to identifying priority areas for biodiversity conservation, and designing measures to mitigate predicted and recover past losses. As implementation partner, the Swiss Fisheries Competence Center will develop applications of such measures initially in a test region. The project is supported by the Wyss Academy for Nature at the University of Bern in partnership with the Canton of Bern and the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN/Bafu). If successful, the project may continue for up to eight years, with the goals of upscaling projections to other catchments of Switzerland and a fully fledged mitigation program.

The Aare catchment contains several of the large perialpine lakes, each of which has endemic species of coldwater fish, several of which have already gone extinct. It also has many mountain rivers with environmental gradients stretching from the arctic-alpine to the temperate climate zone, including one of the most pristine braided rivers left on the North face of the Alps. We have an extensive data set on distribution records for most species of fish in Switzerland and many environmental variables. Our goal is to complement this data with additional dense sampling of fish and environmental variables across the entire Aare catchment. Our recent work has uncovered old cryptic species as well as postglacial ecological species within the broad category of taxonomic “species” currently in use in management. Whenever possible we will do niche modelling and change projections at the level of these evolutionary significant units (ESUs). We will work with and add to our large collection of voucher specimens and tissue samples covering many populations of most Swiss fish species. We will develop data rich niche models for all species/ESUs of fish and also for some key aquatic invertebrates. We will combine the niche models with locally resolved climate and land-use change projections to predict habitat gains and losses and identify hotspots of expected biodiversity loss. We will use the results to develop mitigation strategies, components of which will be explored initially in a test region, in close collaboration with the Swiss Fisheries Competence Centre, the Wyss Academy for Nature, the Canton Bern office for the environment (LANAT) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN).

We are hiring a technician to support a team of postdoctoral scientists. You are in charge of the sampling. This includes electrofishing and snorkelling in streams, netfishing, diving and ROV operations in lakes, processing of samples and genetic lab work (barcoding and RAD sequencing). You are also in charge of obtaining sampling permits. Employment as technician/senior technician depending on experience.
Qualifications: MSc or PhD in fish biology with relevant field experience and strong technical skills. Social skills and proficiency in German/Swiss-German are required for interactions with fisheries administrations and stakeholders.

We are hiring 3 Postdocs with 3 different profiles:

1. Fish ecologist, evolutionary or conservation biologist to co-lead the field work with emphasis on sampling, identification, integrative taxonomy, and ecology of fish. Employment at Postdoc/senior Postdoc level depending on experience. Qualifications: PhD in ecology/taxonomy/systematics with excellent knowledge of fish, fieldwork, population genetics, phylogenetics, good understanding of integrative taxonomy and excellent analytical skills. Social skills are required for interactions with stakeholders. Some knowledge of German/Swiss-German is an asset but not absolutely necessary.
2. Aquatic ecologist, evolutionary or conservation biologist to co-lead the field work with emphasis on ecological and environmental data collection and invertebrates. Employment at Postdoc/senior Postdoc level depending on experience. Qualifications: PhD in aquatic ecology/taxonomy/systematics with excellent knowledge of aquatic systems beyond fish and excellent analytical skills. Social skills are required for interactions with stakeholders. Some knowledge of German/Swiss-German is an asset but not absolutely necessary.
3. Ecologist or evolutionary biologist with strong modelling skills to lead the niche modelling and projection of population dynamics and range shifts under climate and land-use change. Employment at Postdoc/senior Postdoc level depending on experience. Qualifications: PhD in ecology, conservation or evolutionary biology with strong background in ecological niche modelling and/or projections of biodiversity under climate change scenarios.

Your responsibilities include field work and data collection (position 1 and 2), data analysis, writing papers and publishing in leading journals in the field (all 3 positions). Provided appropriate skills, one senior Postdoc is expected to take on the responsibilities of overall project management. The project is part of the Hub Bern of the Wyss Academy for Nature (https://www.wyssacademy.org/). It will be implemented in close collaboration between the Institute of Ecology & Evolution’s division of Aquatic Ecology & Evolution (https://www.iee.unibe.ch/), the Swiss Fisheries Competence Centre, the Canton Bern office for the environment (LANAT), the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), and the Eawag Department of Fish Ecology & Evolution.

The project is part of the Hub Bern of the Wyss Academy for Nature (https://www.wyssacademy.org/). It will be implemented in close collaboration between the Institute of Ecology & Evolution’s division of Aquatic Ecology & Evolution (https://www.iee.unibe.ch/), the Swiss Fisheries Competence Centre, the Canton Bern office for the environment (LANAT), the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), and the Eawag Department of Fish Ecology & Evolution.

The group of Seehausen is based at the Institute of Ecology & Evolution of the University of Bern and at the Eawag Centre for Ecology, Evolution & Biogeochemistry in Kastanienbaum (Lucerne). The group works on the ecology, evolution and conservation of freshwater fish with a strong focus on the fish of the Alpine region and the African Great Lakes. The Postdocs and the Technician in this project will function as a project team within a much larger team of ecologists, evolutionary biologists and conservationists. The group’s working language is English and fluency in speaking and writing is required. Knowledge of German is also required for the field technician. Salary will be according to University of Bern salary scheme and commensurate with experience and job profile (e.g. responsibilities as project manager). Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ole Seehausen, Institute of Ecology and Evolution

The position is available from May 15, 2021 and continues at least until the end of 2023. Review of applications starts on May 1, 2021 and continues until the positions are filled. Please direct inquiries to Prof. Dr. Ole Seehausen, ole.seehausen@iee.unibe.ch.

Applications: One pdf file only, with CV, letter of motivation, publication list, clear statement that you are applying for the technician position and contact details of three referees should be sent by email to Alexandra.depeyer@iee.unibe.ch

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Diferentes oportunidades para unirse a un proyecto que estudia peces del ártico canadiense

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Members in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University are seeking highly motivated applicants for graduate student, postdoc, and research technician positions for the FISHSENS project for Fall 2021. Most marine fishes in Canada’s Arctic are not well enough known to assess how they will be affected by climate change, information which is urgently needed to reduce Arctic biodiversity loss and protect northern cultural and food systems.

FISHSENS will combine genomics data with dietary and movement assessments to develop tools needed by federal and Inuit co-management partners to establish Arctic marine fish monitoring strategies and assess their sensitivity to climate change. Recruited candidates will develop projects combining laboratory and data analysis approaches and will collaborate with Canadian academic, government, and Inuit organizations in Nunavut and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories.

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity and welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. For more information on support, funding, and community for Indigenous students at McGill:
https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/indigenous-students;
https://www.mcgill.ca/fph/

McGill University is Canada’s premiere university for research excellence and teaching, is one of the top 50 universities worldwide, and was recently named the International Sustainability Institution of the Year. The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is located at McGill’s Macdonald Campus, just 30 km from vibrant downtown Montreal, providing students with both urban culture and recreational opportunities.

Graduate students at Mac campus are ¼ of the student body and the campus houses 8 graduate programs and 100+ faculty members. See here for more information:
https://denisroy.weebly.com/;
http://mckinneylab.weebly.com ;
http://mcgill.ca;
http://mcgill.ca/nrs

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for the research, independent and team-work skills, and a suitable academic training in a relevant discipline: natural resources, ecology, evolution, genetics, bioinformatics, environmental chemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field, and experience in at least one of the following:

• DNA extractions, library preparations, quality screening, PCR, extraction robots, gel docs, and associated instruments
• Stable isotopes or fatty acids extraction and analysis (GC-FID, IRMS)
• Statistical analysis of biological or environmental data (e.g., in R), bioinformatics tools (e.g., VCFtools, genome assemblies, and annotation)
• Fieldwork, fish identifications, working in Inuit communities and organizations

Potential graduate students will have to apply to the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill, which has strict admission standards (minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or 3.2/4.0 in the last two years). Transcripts, letters of support, CV, and a strong personal statement are part of the application. Deadline for fall 2021 admission are May 31st for Canadian applicants and March 15th for international applicants.

Annual graduate student stipends will be provided, with opportunities for supplementation through applications for scholarships and teaching assistantships. Postdoctoral and research technician positions include salary plus benefits. Please note that position availability is contingent upon funding.

Please send a cover letter indicating your research experience and goals, a CV, and, for PhD student positions, unofficial transcripts. For genomics/bioinformatics positions, send application materials to Dr. Denis Roy, Assistant Professor, at denis.roy5@mcgill.ca. For dietary/chemical tracers positions, send application materials to Dr. Melissa McKinney, Assistant Professor, and Canada Research Chair, at melissa.mckinney@mcgill.ca. Please ensure to write “FISHSENS positions” in the subject line. Deadline is March 12th, or until minimum positions are filled. We encourage applications from First Peoples and Canadian students.

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