Dose-response of St. Lawrence beluga to noise from marine traffic, and effects on communication and foraging efficiency A post-doctoral candidate is sought to undertake a two- to three-year project to exploit digital-tag behavioural and acoustic data to examine the impacts of noise on St. Lawrence beluga behaviour, communication and foraging efficiency. The possibility of developing an interim PCoD model is also envisioned. Applicants should possess an internationally-recognised doctoral degree from an accredited institution. The candidate should be self-motivated, and able to work within a team framework. He/she should have an interest in applied ecology and comparative physiology, and a strong background in acoustics, behaviour, statistics and computer science. We seek a candidate to begin work in September 2019 (or earlier) and to continue until March 2022. The successful candidate will be employed as a Research Scientist level 01 (RES01) within the Canadian Government. Salary starts at around $57,000 CAD/year. A portion (up to a cap) of moving expenses can be covered. This offer is made under the Post-doctoral Program of the Canadian Government, which is managed via Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN). https://www.rncan.gc.ca/carrieres/17881 The position will be based at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada. The project will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Véronique Lesage, and will involve significant collaboration with Drs. Yvan Simard (DFO Research Scientist, and Chair in Acoustics at University of Quebec in Rimouski) and Florian Aulanier (DFO Research Scientist). Knowledge of French is an asset, but is not essential for the position. However, a demonstrated ability to write and communicate efficiently in English is absolutely essential for this position. Candidates interested in the position should email veronique.lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:veronique.lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> and submit a resume including a list of publications and contact information for three references. Veronique Lesage, Ph.D. Cetacean Research Scientist Fisheries and Oceans Canada Maurice Lamontagne Institute, Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada veronique.lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:veronique.lesage@dfo-mpo.gc.ca>