M.Sc. position available at University of Montreal The project will aim at evaluating ectomycorrhizal trait variation across spatial and taxonomic scales. It will be conducted at UdeM's research station in the Laurentides, providing access to well-equipped laboratories, complete vegetation maps and confortable housing on site during sampling campaigns. The Laurentides are famous for their breathtaking landscapes. This project will be conducted in collaboration with Peter Kennedy (U Minnesota) and Maxime Paré (UQÀC). More information can be obtained by contacting Pierre-Luc Chagnon (pierre- luc.chag...@umontreal.ca).
Université de Montréal is one of the highest ranked univeristy in the world, ranked third in Canada, in the city rated THE world's best student city in 2017. Research in plant science and microbial ecology is done in research labs adjacent to the Botanical Garden, a truly unique research environment. Interested candidates should: - Have some background in statistics and R programming - Ideally have experience in molecular biology (projects will involve DNA extractions, amplification and sequencing) and/or enzymology - Have a valid driving license - Be motivated to work in sometimes hard meteorological conditions in the field Applicants susceptible to get external funding to cover salary (e.g., FRQNT or NSERC scholarships) will be favored. Interested applicants should send to pierre-luc.chag...@umontreal.ca: 1- A letter of motivation 2- A short CV with research-related work experience and a publication list 3- An unofficial transcipt Deadline for scholarships application is coming soon (early october), so interested candidates should apply fast!
