The Torngat Fisheries Secretariat are seeking a highly qualified and ambitious candidate interested in pursuing a PhD in biology.
The successful candidate will contribute to work of the Ocean Frontier Institute and be housed within the sustainable Nunatsiavut futures program.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of combining different information sources towards sustainable fisheries and Inuit food security.
Based at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Canada, the successful candidate will be co-supervised by Drs. Megan Bailey and Aaron MacNeil, with supervisory support from the Torngat wildlife, plants and fisheries secretariat and the Torngat fish producers co-operative.
The ideal candidate will have a masters degree in biology, fisheries management, marine management, fisheries science, environmental science, or a related discipline.
Experience in, and knowledge of, quantitative and quantitative research methods is preferred.
Candidates should also have the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, strong written and oral communication skills, and experience conducting fieldwork.
They will also have a demonstrated ability to work as a candidates to ensure their program of study and supervisory committee is supportive of their personal and professional backgrounds and current needs.
Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to megan.bailey@dal.ca.
Closing date for applications will be November 1.
The selected candidate will most likely apply through the Biology departments at Dalhousie www.dal.ca with an expected start date of January 1, 2023.