VIU Biology Club

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Check out Week 5 of VIU Ornithology Blog Project 2020 https://wordpress.viu.ca/biol325/2020-2/

Local island purchased for conservation https://www.nanaimobulletin.com//community-rallies-to-buy/

MSc Opportunity in Fish Physiology, University of New Brunswick (2021-2023) We seek an independent, motivated student for an MSc position at the University of New Brunswick to study how triploidy affects hypoxia tolerance and metabolism in fish, to be co-supervised by Dr. Tillmann Benfey (Fredericton campus) and James Kieffer (Saint John campus). Triploids are sterile and therefore have potential value in aquaculture, but they are rarely used because they are less robust than... diploids when challenged aerobically. Both our labs study fish metabolism but from different perspectives, providing excellent training opportunities in basic and applied biology. While the principal study species would be brook trout, there would be opportunities to study Atlantic salmon, Arctic charr or zebrafish as well, using aquatic facilities at either campus. Applicants must have completed a BSc in Biology (or related field) and would ideally have some fish culture experience. Student funding is guaranteed for two years to cover all program fees plus an annual stipend of $13,500, for a total of approximately $22,000 per year. The position will begin in either May or September 2021, with the student officially registered on the Fredericton campus but undertaking research in our labs on both campuses. Applications should include a brief statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, and the name and email address of two referees who can comment on your suitability for graduate studies in this field. To apply, or for any questions, please contact either or both of us: Dr. Tillmann Benfey ([email protected]; https://benfey.wordpress.com/) Dr. Jim Kieffer ([email protected]; https://shortnose.weebly.com/)

Post-Degree Climate Change Policy Certificate (CCPC) at Yukon College - soon Yukon University https://www.yukonu.ca/programs/climate-change-policy