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Description

The Limnology Laboratory at the University of Regina is seeking motivated students to sample lakes in the Qu'Appelle Valley, SK, as well as conduct laboratory analyses and small experiments as part of the Institute of Environmental Change and Society (www.iecs-uregina.ca). These projects are part of a long-term effort to quantify the effects of land use, urbanization, and climate change on aquatic ecosystems in the northern Great Plains.

Some experience within the field of aquatic biology, chemistry, environmental science, or geography is preferred, but not essential. Applicants should possess a valid driver's license, and be comfortable working on open water from small boats. You will be required to work outside, possibly under difficult weather conditions. Experience with analytical laboratory procedures and numerical analysis would be an asset. We will be providing field work and in-lab training, and covering the cost of leisure boat licenses and First-Aid training.

Research will involve comprehensive weekly sampling of chemical and biological parameters of the lakes within the Qu'Appelle Valley as well as fossil analyses (paleoecology) of lake sediments. Opportunities exist for independent research, honours projects, and graduate theses.