Post graduate internship opportunity with a sustainable aquaculture project
TITLE: IMTA (Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture) Intern
LOCATION:
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
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B.Sc. or B.Eng
Knowledge of common software applications and an ability to quickly learn complex software
An ability to liaise with a diverse range of clients (e.g. scientists, industry personal, government)
Must be comfortable working around water and boats
Must have an aptitude for managing large amounts of information/data
Ability to work independently or with a team
English
DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP:
An aquaculture sustainability project in the Bay of Fundy, Canada, is successfully making the transition from an experimental to a commercial scale.
Mussels and kelp grown beside salmon cages have accelerated growth rates due to the augmentation of their natural food sources by nutrients
generated from the salmon. This aquaculture practice, were the by-products of one species becomes the nutrient inputs for another is known as
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA). Economic diversity is fostered by the culture of additional harvestable commodities within the same
site licence area, and the overall nutrient load to the environment is reduced. This project is presently the lead project of its kind in the world and
has been featured in a number of mainstream media forums, such as an episode of the National Geographic Documentary Series, 'Strange Days on
Planet Earth' at <http://www.pbs.org/strangedays/episodes/dangerouscatch/>.
Additional project details can be found at http://www.unbsj.ca/sase/biology/chopinlab/index and <http://www.mar.dfompo.gc.ca/sabs/Aquaculture/aquaShell-e.html>
The IMTA intern will have a diverse range of duties. These may include a combination of, feeding species, data management, writing reports, field
collection, image analysis, water chemistry, video production, literature sourcing, general maintenance, office duties and laboratory work. As such,
this position is best suited for a first class generalist with an ability to comfortably switch between disciplines. Day to day operations will occur at
St. Andrews Biological Station <http://www.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sabs/>, in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THE INTERN MAY ACQUIRE:
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Scientific modelling skills
Knowledge of experimental design
Husbandry knowledge of Atlantic Salmon, Blue Mussels, Kelp and Deposit feeders (e.g. urchins, polychaetes, etc.)
How to work with a diverse range of clients, conduct field experiments and peer reviewed studies
How to integrate cross-discipline research in large projects
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:
ASAP. Mentors will interview candidates and select the intern as soon as they have received a sufficient number of applications.
For additional details and to apply:
http://25834.vws.magma.ca/yoyipdetails.jsp?&lang=en&flash=1%3C=en&ta=98&refid=NB-PS-R79
Contact Gregor Reid with any questions
Gregor K. Reid, Ph.D.
Canadian Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Network (CIMTAN)
University of New Brunswick / Fisheries and Oceans Canada
St. Andrews Biological Station
531 Brandy Cove Road
St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada E5B 2L9
Tel:(506) 529-5922 Fax:(506) 529-5862
ReidGK@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca or greid@unb.ca