Job Posting

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:31:44 PST

M.Sc., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Opportunities in Cod Aquaculture,

Genomics, Physiology and Behaviour

Genome Atlantic?s C-ADAP3T (Comparative Assessment of Diploid and Polyploid Physiology and Production Traits) Cod Project, funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (Atlantic Innovation Fund) and others, is a large, multi-disciplinary research effort that will:

1) perform a comprehensive evaluation of how triploidy influences production-relevant traits; and

2) develop molecular and other genetic markers of superior egg quality in cod. See www.genomeatlantic.ca for details.

We have openings for two M.Sc. students, three Ph.D. students and one post-doctoral fellow in this exciting project.

Although the specific research programs of these individuals will depend on interests, work will be conducted in the following areas:

1. Growth and feed utilization, including genes and molecular pathways involved in their regulation;
2. Thermal tolerance and metabolic capacity, assessed using a variety of approaches including functional genomics;
3. Stress and immune responses, assessed using various approaches including functional genomics;
4. Identification and validation of molecular biomarkers of superior egg quality; and
5. Cage site performance, including behavioural studies using telemetry.

Funding is available immediately, with all positions to be filled between April 1 and September 1, 2009. Experience in fish research, husbandry and/or some of the areas listed above would be an asset. However, training will be provided in the techniques required for particular projects. These techniques could include the following: DNA microarray hybridization, quantitative reverse transcription ? polymerase chain reaction, cDNA library construction and characterization for targeted gene discovery, microscopy and image analysis, respirometry, bioenergetics, proximate analysis, fish telemetry, spectrophotometry, ELISA, radioimmunoassays etc.

These positions will be with Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and the University of New Brunswick (UNB). However, candidates working in New Brunswick will conduct their research at the St. Andrews Biological Station (SABS, Fisheries and Oceans Canada; www.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sabs/).

Principal Investigators involved in this research are Dr. Kurt Gamperl (MUN), Dr. Edward Trippel (SABS), Dr. Matthew Rise (MUN), and Dr. Tillmann Benfey (UNB). Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, a resume, academic transcript(s) from previous degree(s) (unofficial copies are acceptable) and the names and contact details for 3 referees who can comment on the applicant?s research experience/ potential to Krista Melville (kmelville@genomeatlantic.ca). For further information about C-ADAP3T or aspects of the research program/positions please contact Dr. Kurt Gamperl (709-737-2692; kgamperl@mun.ca) or Dr. Edward Trippel (506-529-5937; edward.trippel@dfo-mpo.gc.ca).

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