MSc Research Affiliate Salmon Contaminants

Position: MSc Research Affiliate on Salmon Contaminants
Dive deep into marine ecosystems with Fisheries and Oceans Canada as an MSc Research Affiliate focusing on salmon contaminants. You'll prepare samples and analyze data to aid conservation efforts.

Located in Sidney, British Columbia, this position offers a part-time opportunity for a graduate student in Biological Sciences or Environment and Geography. Engage with the Marine Ecotoxicology team to understand toxicological effects on salmon and marine mammals. Collaborate on statistical analyses and contribute findings to governmental and academic reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare marine tissue samples for contaminant analysis

• Process contaminant data in fish and marine mammals

• Conduct statistical analyses of contaminant levels

• Present research findings at conferences and meetings

• Publish results in government and peer-reviewed reports

Requirements:

• Enrolled in a Master's program at the University of Victoria

• Experience in laboratory or field research

• Proficiency in statistical software like R or MATLAB

• Knowledge of aquatic contaminant issues

• Strong ability to communicate scientific data

Engage in impactful research on salmon contaminants while enhancing your analytical skills with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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