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From: ECOLOG-L <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Tommi Linnansaari <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Tommi Linnansaari <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM To: ECOLOG-L <[log in to unmask]> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research positions (MSc and PhD); Atlantic salmon; Canadian Rivers Institute at UNB Resent-From: Jim Schneider <[log in to unmask]> Resent-Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:04 AM Graduate research positions (2 MSc and a PhD) are available on Atlantic Salmon Ecology with the Canadian Rivers Institute at the University of New Brunswick. 1) MSc Opportunity Beginning Summer 2017 (UNB Fredericton); Atlantic Salmon Radiotelemetry Collaboration for Atlantic Salmon Tomorrow (CAST) is a partnership of scientists, environmental groups, governments, and industry who focus on understanding recent declines in wild Atlantic salmon populations and developing management tools to reverse and sustain populations for the long term. We are seeking a highly motivated and independent M.Sc. student to undertake a radiotelemetry project to understand movements and behaviour of adult Atlantic salmon in the Miramichi River, New Brunswick. The Project will focus on tracking fish stemming from a novel conservation supplementation strategy and comparing their behaviour to the movements of wild salmon. The selected candidate will preferably have experience working in remote wilderness conditions, and have experience or understanding of radiotelemetry tools; ArcGIS skills are also an asset. This is a fully funded opportunity (stipend + tuition), which will begin in the summer of 2017. The deadline is May 5, 2017, but the call will remain open until we have found a suitable candidate. Please indicate “CAST MSc APPLICATION” in the subject line of your application email. Please send a cover letter, CV, transcript from your current degree (unofficial is acceptable) and names of three references to: Tommi Linnansaari, CAST ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) Canadian Rivers Institute Biology, Forestry, and Environmental Management University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3 2) PhD Opportunity Beginning Summer 2017 (UNB Fredericton); Assessment of smolt-to-adult supplementation strategy for Atlantic Salmon Collaboration for Atlantic Salmon Tomorrow (CAST) is a partnership of scientists, environmental groups, governments, and industry who focus on understanding recent declines in wild Atlantic salmon populations and developing management tools to reverse and sustain populations for the long term. We are seeking a mature and experienced Ph.D. candidate to a project evaluating the benefits and risks of smolt-to-adult supplementation strategy in a controlled field environment (experimental stream). The experiments will include radio and PIT telemetry, large-scale electrofishing surveys, assessment of parentage using genetic (SNP) tools, assessment of fish growth, survival and behaviour. The selected candidate will have previous experience running a field-work based program. Good analytical skills, demonstrated ability to write scientific articles and experience with telemetry or use of genetic tools are an asset. This is a fully funded opportunity (stipend + tuition), which will begin in the summer of 2017. The deadline is May 22, 2017, but the call will remain open until we have found a suitable candidate. Please indicate “CAST PhD APPLICATION” in the subject line of your application email. Please send a cover letter, CV, transcript from your current degree (unofficial is acceptable) and names of three references to: Tommi Linnansaari, CAST ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) Canadian Rivers Institute Biology, Forestry, and Environmental Management University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3 3) MSc Opportunity Beginning Summer 2017 (UNB Fredericton); Watershed Connectivity: Managing Barriers for Fish Barriers to connectivity are often associated with roads, culverts, and even beaver dams. An M.Sc. student with the CRI at UNB working in collaboration with the Restigouche River Watershed Management Council will develop a watershed-scale connectivity analysis using a GIS model to best inform the management of connectivity to reproductive habitats for Atlantic salmon in the Restigouche River watershed. The project will evaluate the current and potential available habitats for egg deposition, juveniles, and conservation requirements needed for an adaptive and integrated management plan. The selected candidate will have a background and experience with ArcGIS and a desire to participate in the field assessment programme. This is fully funded opportunity, which will begin in the summer of 2017. The deadline is May 5, 2017, but the call will remain open until we have found a suitable candidate. Please indicate “ASCF MSc APPLICATION” in the subject line of your application email. Please send a cover letter, CV, transcript from your current degree (unofficial is acceptable) and names of three references to: Allen Curry, MAES ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) Canadian Rivers Institute Biology, Forestry, and Environmental Management University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. E3B 5A3 Tel: 506-452-6208 More information of the positions, projects and the host institution: http://canadianriversinstitute.com/ http://www.unb.ca/ http://www.castforsalmon.com/