Research Associate Position
Numerical Simulation
Ice-Covered Sea Ecosystems
Québec-Océan
(Laval, UQAR, McGill, INRS, Sherbrooke, UQAC universities)
Application Deadline: 16 January, 2004
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Brigitte Robineau (Brigitte.robineau [at] giroq.ulaval.ca)
or go to: http://www.quebec-ocean.ulaval.ca/qo_engli/accueil.asp
SUMMARY
Researchers at Québec-Océan study how the marine ecosystems of the Gulf
of St. Lawrence, northern Baffin Bay and the Beaufort Sea respond to
climate variability. The successful applicant will integrate a
multidisciplinary and international team focusing on the oceanography of
ice-covered seas. Generally, the applicant will contribute to the
development of numerical models of biological processes taking place in
the plankton, and to the coupling of these biological models to physical
models of the three study areas, with the general objective of assessing
the impact of fluctuations in atmospheric and oceanic climate on
biological productivity in ice-covered seas. In particular, the main
tasks of the successful applicant will be:
(1) to adapt a NPZD (nitrate, phytoplankton, zooplankton, detritus) model
(2) to develop an Individually Based Model (IBM) of larval Arctic cod
(Boreogadus saida) growth for the North Water Polynya (northern Baffin Bay).
In the longer term, the applicant will couple biological models to
regional models of circulation in the three study areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma: Ph.D. in Oceanography or related field.
Experience: 2 years of experience. Experience in ocean circulation
modeling and/or in biological or biogeochemical process modeling.
Autonomy: Candidates must be able to develop their own models or to
adapt existing models to the case of the Arctic cod. Proficiency in an
adequate programming language (e.g. FORTRAN) is a pre-requisite.
Working language: The working language is French. Candidates not
speaking French but speaking English fluently will also be considered.
Working conditions: Twelve month contract renewable for four years.
Salary: between $43,374 (CDN) (approx. $33,000 USD) and $53,285 (CDN)
(approx. $40,000 USD) class III, level 6 to 12, depending on
experience.
Location: Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted until 5 PM, 16 January 2004. Send your
application or request for information to:
Dr. Brigitte Robineau
Coordinator
Québec-Océan Department of Biology
Université Laval
Sainte-Foy, G1K 7P4
Tel: 418-656-2562
Fax: 418-656-2339
(Brigitte.robineau [at] giroq.ulaval.ca)
In accordance with Canadian immigration rules, priority will be given to
Canadian citizens and Permanent residents.