Dear all,
We are currently seeking two Ph.D. students and one postdoctoral fellow to
work on a project co-funded by NSERC, the BIOCAP Foundation and Environment
Canada and based at UQAM and Concordia University (Montreal, Canada). The
general objective of this project is to assess and model the impacts of
deforesta-tion and hydropower reservoir construction on the fate of
terrigenous organic mat-ter (TOM) in aquatic ecosystems. Full scholarships
will be offered during the three years of the project (Ph.D.: $19,000/yr; PDF:
$35,000/yr). Candidates must be available in early 2006 and must
electronically submit a two-page CV and a one-page statement of research
interests and accomplishments to [log in to unmask]
Ph. D. in Environmental Sciences (Biogeochemistry)
Based at UQAM and unŽder the supervision of Dr. Marc Lucotte, this student
will combine field and lab work to study the different processes involŽved in
the trans-port, sequestration and degradation of TOM using bulk and
terrestrial biomarkers analyses, and to measure greenhouse gas emissions from
aquatic systems. The candidate must be trained in Biogeochemistry, Biology,
Ecology, Limnology or any other discipline relevant to Environmental Sciences.
Prior lab and field work experience on a project related to the global carbon
cycle is an asset. Basic knowl-edge of French also is a plus.
Ph. D. in Chemistry (Organic and Isotopic Geochemistry)
Based at Concordia University and under the supervision of Dr. Yves Gelinas,
this student will use bulk, isotopic and molecular methods, including compound-
specific stable isotope measurements, to study the dynamics of TOM in aquatic
systems. The candidate must have a background in Chemistry (B.Sc. or M.Sc.),
and a strong interest for Environmental Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Organic
Geochemistry. Field work experience and extensive training on GC/MS, LC-MS,
and GC-isotope-ratio-MS instruments will be considered an asset. Concordia is
an English language university.
PDF in Carbon Modeling
Based at UQAM and under the supervision of Dr. Changhui Peng, this PDF will
assist Dr. Peng in designing a module to dynamically link terrestrial and
aquatic models describing the fluxes of TOM from land to aquatic systems, and
in further developing the aquatic model component to integrate molecular-level
based in-formation. The candidate must be trained in Environmental Sciences,
Ecology, Soil Sciences, Geography, Forestry or Resource Management, and
demonstrate particular interests and abilities in the modeling of the carbon
cycle. An experi-ence in programming and modeling (C, C++ languages) is thus
necessary. Knowl-edge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and field work
experience will be considered as assets. Note that the candidate will
initially be hired for one year, with possible extension for a 2nd and 3rd
year depending on his/her performance.
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