Student Research Assistant - Montréal, Canada - McGill University

McGill University

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Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Department of Biology (Professor Lauren Chapman)

Position Summary:

Quantifying the fish assemblage structure in Old Ausable Channel, Ontario using capture and release
Photographing fish for identification
Identifying local fish species and vegetation
Deploying and retrieving underwater camera traps and video analysis
Conducting measurement of thermal tolerance in fishes by quantifying their critical thermal maximum
Conducting behavioural observations of fish during critical thermal maximum trials
Data analyses

Qualifications:

Experience with video analyses;
Experience with small boats and boat craft skills;
Field research experience (e.g., field courses);
Outdoor skills Training in animal care and water quality maintenance

Experience and education:

Background courses in ecology and conservation
Field experience (e.g., field courses) and outdoor skills

- "Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4."_

Hourly Salary:
$17.75