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Biocultural approaches to conservation improve the stewardship of biological and cultural diversity by recognizing the dynamic and interconnected relationships between Peoples and the natural world. In fisheries management, these relationships are often overlooked, meaning that current approaches rarely integrate diverse knowledge systems or perspectives. This PhD project will address this gap by building a shared understanding of the relationships between Peoples and Adikameg (Anishinaabemowin for Lake Whitefish, Coregonus clupeaformis<\/em>) and by identifying biocultural indicators to track the health of the fish and communities they support. The student will work alongside Indigenous fishers, stewards, and knowledge holders from up to six partner Nations and Tribes. They will conduct ethnoecological fieldwork to document the relationships between people and Adikameg, including the cultural significance of the species across different communities. They will organize discussions and workshops to share knowledge with project partners and conduct a regional ethnoecological review. The goal is to determine the role of Adikameg within the biocultural heritage of the Great Lakes and assess how its decline affects the cultural integrity of Indigenous communities. The student is expected to spend significant time in partner Nations and Tribes near Lakes Michigan, Superior, and Huron. They will work closely with community-based researchers and scientists from Tribal Nations, Carleton University, and the University of Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Qualifications:<\/strong> Candidates must have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in ethnoecology, anthropology, ecology, fisheries, geography, conservation, or a related field. They should have experience working with communities and rightsholders to co-produce knowledge and be familiar with qualitative and\/or quantitative methods. Strong writing, communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. When qualifications are comparable, preference will be given to Native Peoples of the Great Lakes Region and other Indigenous Nations in recognition of the importance of Indigenous leadership in this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To apply: <\/strong>Send a one-page cover letter describing your strengths and why you believe this position is the right fit for you, a two-page CV, a writing sample (500 \u2013 750 words), unofficial transcript, and two references to Tha\u00efs at thais.bernos@uvm.edu. Submit documents as a single PDF file named \u201c[your last name]_Adikameg.pdf\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application deadline:<\/strong> November 15th, 2025 at 11.59pm (EST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key details:<\/strong> Start date is preferably January or May 2026, but we are open to later start dates for the ideal candidate. This position will be funded for four years (~35,000 $US \/ year + fringe benefits) through research assistantship and teaching assistantships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Biocultural approaches to conservation improve the stewardship of biological and cultural diversity by recognizing the dynamic and interconnected relationships between Peoples and the natural world. In fisheries management, these relationships are often overlooked, meaning that current approaches rarely integrate diverse knowledge systems or perspectives. 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