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Fully Funded MSc & PhD Positions in Wildlife Ecology at Université de Sherbrooke

PhDFinderabout 1 month ago
Sherbrooke, Quebec
CA$20,000 - CA$25,000/year
Mid Level
full_time

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Fully funded MSc positions
Fully funded PhD positions
$20,000 CAD per year for MSc (2 years)

About the role

University: Université de Sherbrooke

Country: Canada

Deadline: August 1, 2025

The Université de Sherbrooke invites applications for fully funded MSc and PhD positions in Wildlife Ecology under the supervision of Dr. April Martinig. Successful candidates will join a new research group focused on animal movement and behavioural ecology, with flexible start dates in May or September 2026.

Research Themes Include – Behavioural ecology of red squirrels in the Yukon through field tracking

– Meta-analysis and synthesis of large ecological datasets

– Modeling animal responses to environmental change using global movement datasets

Funding – MSc: $20,000 CAD per year (2 years)

– PhD: $25,000 CAD per year (4 years)

– Tuition waivers for international students

Requirements – Academic background in biology, ecology, evolution, environmental science, statistics, or computer science

– Minimum GPA: MSc applicants 3.0/4.3; PhD applicants require an MSc or 4.0/4.3 BSc

– French language proficiency is not required

Additional Assets – Experience with R or Python

– Skills in science communication

– Interest in outreach, Indigenous collaboration, or interdisciplinary research

Application Instructions Submit a single PDF containing a 1-page cover letter, CV, unofficial transcript, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Please use the subject line “Join@NORTH” and send your application to aprilmartinig@hotmail.com.

Priority deadline for applications is August 1, 2025.

For further information, contact Dr. April Martinig, Assistant Professor (starting 2026), Université de Sherbrooke.

Sherbrooke offers an affordable and diverse living environment with close proximity to outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking.

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