MS opportunity - study moose, wolf, bear - Quebec

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

M.Sc. position to study the interaction between WOODLAND CARIBOU, MOOSE, BLACK BEAR AND WOLF


We are looking for a master�s student to participate in research on the 
interactions between caribou, moose, black bear, and wolves in the 
Charlevoix and C�te-Nord region of Qu�bec.  The research objective is to 
develop models predicting the spatial distribution of the four species in 
managed boreal forest landscapes.  The master�s project will specifically 
aim to understand patterns of movement by woodland caribou as a function 
the behaviour of the other species.  The project does not involve field 
work but will necessitate a detailed evaluation of previously collected 
data.  The candidate will be part of a research group composed of 
professors and graduate students from Laval University, the University of 
Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR), and the Minister of Natural Resources and 
Wildlife.  The student will be enrolled at Laval University.  


Qualifications:  A bachelor�s degree in biological sciences.  A strong 
interest in wildlife conservation, quantitative ecology, and statistics.  
Some familiarity with the French language would be an asset.     


Documents to provide, ideally by e-mail :  If you are interested in the 
project, please send a short letter of motivation, a CV, unofficial copies 
of academic transcripts, and the name and e-mail address of 3 references.  
The evaluation of candidates will begin on June 12, 2009:

Daniel Fortin 
D�partement de biologie, Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon, 1045, av. de la 
M�decine, 
Universit� Laval, Qu�bec (Qc) G1V 0A6, Canada 
T�l. : 418-656-2131, poste 5971; Fax : 418-656-2043 
Courriel : Daniel.Fortin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx