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Graduate Students
I am always interested in talking with talented students who wish to pursue PhD and MSc research within the AER lab. Students come to the lab from a variety of educational backgrounds (Environmental Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering...). If you are eligible for NSERC or provincial funding - apply! Winning external fellowships provides you with greater options for graduate school and beyond.
Fully funded opportunities for graduate school for the Fall 2022 academic year on two projects:
1) I am seeking Doctoral or Masters students to conduct research on the general topic of carbon exchange in a freshwater marsh. Details of the research site near Ottawa, ON can be found on the Our Research tab under Marsh Wetlands. The exact project will be tailored to the student's interest.
2) I am seeking Doctoral or Masters students to conduct research under a new project with a Peat Producer industrial partner. The research will use novel techniques at harvest sites in eastern Quebec. The ability to speak french would be beneficial but is not required.
Students will receive competitive funding packages and will conduct research in a multi-disciplinary environment using state of the art instrumentation for greenhouse gas measurement and analysis. The majority of the projects within these areas are field-based. Therefore, you must be capable of conducting research outdoors in semi-remote areas in a variety of weather conditions. Ideal candidates at the Doctoral level would have Masters level experience in greenhouse gas flux measurement and/or biogeochemical analysis. Masters candidates would have possess a relevant undergraduate degree. Previous experience conducting research specific to the wetlands described here is not essential. Interested students should contact me directly by email; I am pleased to respond to serious inquiries.
1) I am seeking Doctoral or Masters students to conduct research on the general topic of carbon exchange in a freshwater marsh. Details of the research site near Ottawa, ON can be found on the Our Research tab under Marsh Wetlands. The exact project will be tailored to the student's interest.
2) I am seeking Doctoral or Masters students to conduct research under a new project with a Peat Producer industrial partner. The research will use novel techniques at harvest sites in eastern Quebec. The ability to speak french would be beneficial but is not required.
Students will receive competitive funding packages and will conduct research in a multi-disciplinary environment using state of the art instrumentation for greenhouse gas measurement and analysis. The majority of the projects within these areas are field-based. Therefore, you must be capable of conducting research outdoors in semi-remote areas in a variety of weather conditions. Ideal candidates at the Doctoral level would have Masters level experience in greenhouse gas flux measurement and/or biogeochemical analysis. Masters candidates would have possess a relevant undergraduate degree. Previous experience conducting research specific to the wetlands described here is not essential. Interested students should contact me directly by email; I am pleased to respond to serious inquiries.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Each summer, I hire senior undergraduates to assist us in the field and in the lab. You will get the opportunity to learn how to apply the theory from your classes to real world science - and get paid! I make hiring decisions around March of each year, so be sure to contact me. If you are eligible, apply for an NSERC-USRA or McGill-SURA award. I prefer to have students who have taken or are taking GEOG321 but this is not mandatory. You need to have a science background, be self-motivated, able to work in a team environment and be comfortable in an outdoor setting. Ideally, you would possess a valid driver's license. Bilingual (English-French) is an asset but not a requirement.
Students can conduct their own research towards a senior project (typically through Geography or the McGill School of Environment). If you are thinking of doing a senior project and are interested in the research that you see on this site, contact me.
