62,2287The successful candidate will work with long-term moored sediment traps deployed at several locations in the Arctic Ocean to measure carbon export in a context of global warming within the Network of Centres of Excellence of Canada ArcticNet. The selected student will participate in fieldwork in the Arctic Ocean aboard the icebreaker Amundsen. The position is available starting as early as January 2008 and will remain open until filled. Applicants should be autonomous, self-motivated, and should have demonstrated academic excellence and field
experience. A BSc or MSc in biology, ecology, biochemistry, or related fields is required.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their research interests/experiences and a statement of goals, CV, and transcripts to Louis Fortier.