M.Sc. position: urban and agricultural birds as sentinels of environmental health. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic graduate student to spearhead new research that combines bird behaviour and microbiology. The objective of the research is to examine factors affecting the incidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and human pathogens carried by pigeons and gulls in a variety of habitats and circumstances. The research will involve field capture of birds and radio-telemetry, as well as extensive microbiology lab work. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in biology or related science, and a keen interest in animal behaviour, the environment, and factors that affect human and wildlife health. Experience in field and laboratory research is a strong asset, but not a requirement. The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative team lead by two Canada Research Chairs, and would ideally be available to begin in January or May of 2010.
Please send a current CV and unofficial transcripts (e-mail preferred) to Dr. Christopher Somers and Dr. Christopher Yost, University of Regina, Department of Biology, Regina, SK, Canada, S4S 0A2; chris.somers@uregina.ca, chris.yost@uregina.ca.
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