Internship in developing chemical attractants for butterfly monitoring

• Study the antennal responses of butterflies to volatile chemicals using electroantennography (EAG)
• Support the BIODIV group in processing (using AI assistance tools) videos and images collected from preliminary camera trap experiments in the field
• Participate in other field and laboratory activities of the BIODIV group
• Produce a scientific report describing the materials and methods used as well as the results of the analyses and tasks implemented

• Master or Bachelor student with skills related to terrestrial ecology and/or pollination ecology
• Field experience with biodiversity data collection in the field
• Skills in butterfly and pollinator identification is a plus
• Interest in lab experiments with butterflies for electroantennography
• Interest in images and videos processing for pollinator identification
• Sense of organization and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Good interpersonal skills, including communication, team spirit and collaboration mindset
• Fluency in English or French, both oral and written

Skills in butterfly and pollinator identification

32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays