Dose-response of St. Lawrence beluga to noise
from marine traffic, and effects on communication and
foraging efficiency
A post-doctoral candidate is sought to
undertake a two- to three-year project to exploit
digital-tag behavioural and acoustic data to examine the
impacts of noise on St. Lawrence beluga behaviour,
communication and foraging efficiency. The possibility of
developing an interim PCoD model is also envisioned.
Applicants
should possess an internationally-recognised
doctoral degree from an accredited institution. The
candidate should be self-motivated, and able to work within
a team framework. He/she
should have an interest in applied ecology and
comparative physiology, and a strong background in
acoustics, behaviour, statistics and computer science.
We
seek a candidate to begin work in September 2019 (or
earlier) and to continue until March 2022. The successful
candidate will be employed as a Research Scientist level 01
(RES01) within the Canadian Government. Salary starts at
around $57,000 CAD/year. A portion (up to a cap) of moving
expenses can be covered. This offer is made under the
Post-doctoral Program of the Canadian Government, which is
managed via Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN). https://www.rncan.gc.ca/carrieres/17881
The position will be based at the Maurice
Lamontagne Institute of Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada. The project will be conducted
under the supervision of Dr. Véronique Lesage, and will
involve significant collaboration with Drs. Yvan Simard (DFO
Research Scientist, and Chair in Acoustics at University of
Quebec in Rimouski) and Florian Aulanier (DFO Research
Scientist). Knowledge of French is an asset, but is not
essential for the position. However, a
demonstrated ability to write and communicate efficiently in
English is absolutely essential for this position.
Candidates interested in the position should
email
veronique.lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca and submit a resume
including a list of publications and contact information for
three references.