Spatial configuration of downed woody debris and carry-over effects of canopy opening on amphibian life history traits
Ph. D. under the supervision of Marc Mazerolle (U. Laval), Louis Imbeau (UQAT) and Pierre Drapeau (UQAM)
Project description:
We are searching for a student to quantify the influence of the spatial configuration and quantity of downed woody debris and carry-over effects of canopy opening on the behavior and survival of Wood frog juveniles. This project will be conducted in an experimental setup in mesocosms with the manipulation of the amount of woody debris on the ground. The student is expected to enroll at Laval University in Quebec city, Canada.
Requirements:
M. Sc. in biology, wildlife ecology, forest sciences, or related field
Excellent academic records
Motivation and independence in the field
Experience in herpetology
Strong quantitative skills (R programming, CMR analyses, demographic analyses)
Demonstrated scientific writing skills
Funding:
This project is funded by the NSERC CRD program and includes a three-year scholarship.
Starting date:
Fall 2015 or Winter 2016
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Marc Mazerolle (marc.mazerolle@uqat.ca) by email before 15 August 2015.