The Canadian Facility for Ecoinformatics Research (CFER) in Biology at University of Ottawa is seeking an outstanding Ph.D. candidate for a new research project linking macroecology and global change biology. Current research at CFER explores a broad range of questions at the interface of these disciplines with additional focus on endangered species conservation and ecological applications of remote sensing. CFER currently hosts 4 MSc and 2 PhD students, and 3 postdoctoral researchers. CFER research productivity is high and we are extremely well equipped (see http://www.macroecology.ca for details).
The student will join the Canada Global Change Transect (CGCT) project. The CGCT is an ambitious, national-scale, interdisciplinary project that seeks to: 1) directly observe the distribution of a large number of butterfly species through multiple regional transects to test whether species’ ranges are shifting predictably in response to observed environmental changes 2) test and calibrate model predictions of butterfly species’ ranges with transect observations to allow reliable predictions of future impacts of global change. Depending on the interest and quality of the applicant, the project offers considerable flexibility in designing a research program that investigates areas of personal interest within the overall framework of the project.
Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in ecology and conservation biology and be capable of advanced statistical analysis. Experience in spatial ecology, entomology, and in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) or geomatics software are assets. Proficiency in spoken and written English essential. Selection of a student will be based on academic achievements, reference letters and previous research experience. Students with their own scholarship support can expect additional support through CGCT and will be competitive for teaching assistanceships. Non-scholarship applicants will receive the standard uOttawa stipend: $18,500/year.
Position is available starting the Winter Semester (January 2011) and no later than May 2011.
Interested candidates should e-mail (1) their transcript, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a letter describing their research experience and interests (2 page limit), (4) recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), and (5) the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Jeremy Kerr, 30 Marie Curie, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5, Office phone: (613)562-5800, ext. 4577, Email: jkerr@uottawa.ca
About Me
- Santhosh Shreevihar
- A field biologist interested in the natural history research. Passion is for insects especially Hymenopterans, the minute nimble parasitic wasps Working on Bethylid systematics. The Western Ghat forests in southwestern India harbor the last intact tropical rain forest in peninsular India. The Species diversity and endemicity are very high in these parts.
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