We are looking for 3 student to help with cetacean data collection from a land based station at the Saint Lawrence estuary, Quebec (Canada). The study is part of the PhD of a student from the Complex System Laboratory (Montreal University). We will focus effort to measure movement patterns of fin, blue, and humpback whales. Admission Conditions - Be a student in Biology, Geographyor Ecology; - Be interested in the knowledge ofcetacean behavior. - Be patient, attentive, and hardworking is essential. - Previous experience with theodolite tracking and /or ArcGIS is a plus appreciable. Stage Duration The activities will take place during summer months;from June 2 to August 29. Field work will take place 5 days a week (8 hours aday) followed by two days off. Planning of field work will be adjusted tometeorological conditions. Compensation We will organize a trip to Bergeronnes andback to Montreal at the beginning and at the end of season. $10 CAD/hr for a total of 420 hours. Lodging will be your responsibility (~350 CAD/ month). Interested students should send a motivation letter, a CV and a scholar record to (albuquerquecris@gmail.com) beforeApril 20 2008. Cristiane C. de Albuquerque Martins Candidat au doctorat/Ph.D. candidate Laboratoire sur les systèmes complexes/ Complex systems laboratory Université de Montréal Département de Géographie 520 chemin côte Ste-Catherine Montréal (QC), Canada H2V 2B8 Tél.: (514) 343-8064 Abra sua conta no Yahoo! Mail, o único sem limite de espaço para armazenamento! http://br.mail.yahoo.com/