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Modelling the effect of mine pit dewatering on salmon habitat

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Summer
  • Financial support offered

Project description

As part of the collaborative Mino project (INRS–Osisko), we are seeking a versatile and motivated individual ready to apply their expertise in remote sensing and hydraulic modelling to identify the optimal scenario enabling rapid mine pit dewatering while preserving Atlantic salmon habitat in the York River in Gaspesie, Quebec.

Start date and duration 

Spring 2026 (flexible) for 2 years (1 year, renewable).

Research supervision

Eva Enders and Normand Bergeron, INRS Professors

Salary

$62,420 per year + benefits

Required qualifications

  • PhD relevant to the project
  • Expertise in fluvial remote sensing and 2D hydraulic modelling
  • Demonstrated fieldwork skills
  • Ability to program moderately complex tasks
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills (French and English)
  • Autonomy, rigour, team spirit, desire to innovate

Work place

Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Centre Eau Terre Environnement
490, de la Couronne
Québec (Quebec) G1K 9A9

Fieldwork in Murdochville (Gaspesie, Quebec)

To apply

Pleas use the form below to submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than March 31, 2026, including the following documents in PDF: 1) letter of interest, 2) CV, 3) names and contact information of three referees.

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Project title : Modelling the effect of mine pit dewatering on salmon habitat

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