MSc Student in Salmon Contaminants Research

Enhance your research skills as a Fisheries and Oceans Canada MSc Student focused on salmon contaminants. This part-time role is located in Sidney, British Columbia and offers hands-on experience.

As part of your Master's program in Biological Sciences or Environment and Geography, engage with the Marine Ecotoxicology team to investigate contaminant levels affecting salmon populations and related marine life. Your contributions will be pivotal in influencing conservation policies and practices based on scientific research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for contamination analysis of marine species

• Process and analyze data on contaminant levels in tissues

• Execute comprehensive statistical analyses

• Share insights at meetings and professional conferences

• Contribute to scientific publications and reports

Requirements:

• Active enrolment in a relevant Master’s degree

• Previous lab or field research experience

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools like R and MATLAB

• Knowledge of aquatic ecosystem contaminants

• Proficient in scientific data communication

Play a critical role in marine research while advancing your academic career with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.