University of Guelph
Glacial Geology (Ph.D. and M.Sc)
Emmanuelle Arnaud of the School of Environmental Sciences is currently seeking graduate students interested in field-based glacial geology. There is currently one fully funded research projects related to the analysis of Quaternary glacial deposits in the context of groundwater resource management in the Guelph area, though qualified students with other interests are also welcome to apply. Background in geology, geography, Earth science, Environmental Science
or related discipline is required.
For more information on specific projects or admissions, please contact Emmanuelle Arnaud (earnaud@uoguelph.ca ). You can also visit www.uoguelph.ca/~earnaud.
University of Waterloo
Ecology
Funding is available students interested in graduate research in the following three areas:
1. the investigation of plant morphology on microclimate conditions and insect population dynamics. Using a pea/pea aphid system, the successful applicant will develop equipment to measure microclimate at fine spatial scales, and resulting impacts on aphid populations.
2. the investigation of the effects of variation in the abiotic environment on invasion and extinction risk. In particular, we would like the applicant to address the effects of autocorrelation in environmental signals (e.g. temperature), and to develop a model invertebrate system for laboratory experiments.
3. modelling the effects of ecosystem engineering in multi-species
systems
The ideal candidates will combine experimental and mathematical approaches to produce powerful conclusions regarding insect dynamics in crop systems. A background in either ecology or mathematics is required. To be considered, candidates must be eligible for admission to the Biology graduate program at University of Waterloo (http://biology.uwaterloo.ca/graduate). Stipend: Candidates receive financial support through a combination of teaching and research stipend. Travel funds to attend scientific conferences are available.
Contact: Dr. Kim Cuddington - Department of Biology, University of Waterloo
e-mail: kcudding@uwaterloo.ca
