Boreal Ecology (PhD)
From the big picture to the microscopic, set your sights on understanding the natural world around you.
Overview
Become an expert in organisms of northern ecosystems.
As a student in the Boreal Ecology Ph.D. Program, you will conduct research in ecology related to northern areas, including, but not limited to the Boreal Shield and the Boreal Forest Biome. Ecology is understood as the study of interactions between organisms and their environment. The program exposes the students to current advances in theory and methodologies in a broad range of disciplines. The students develop critical thinking and analytical and communication skills through individual in-depth study, mentorship with faculty and peers, as well as participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, and the peer-review processes of publication.
This program is part of the Goodman School of Mines.
Key Features
Career Opportunities
Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to: academia, resource-based industries, and environmental enterprises in the private and public sectors.
Many careers can be found in the public and private sector.
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Program DetailsFaculty Members
Core faculty members
Alarie, Yves: Invertebrate systematics
Basiliko, Nathan: Environmental microbiology; ecosystem ecology; soils
Belzile, Nelson: Analytical & environmental chemistry; geochemistry & limnology
Campbell, Daniel: Plant ecology and restoration of degraded ecosystems
Gunn, John: Fisheries ecology and management
Lesbarrères, David: Evolutionary ecology; herpetology
Litzgus, Jackie: Ecology and conservation of reptiles at risk
Mallory, Frank: Wildlife management & behavioural & biomedical ecology
Martinez-Garcia, Mery: Animal physiology in changing environments
Merritt, Thomas: Genomics and bioinformatics (Drosophila and environmental)
Nkongolo, Kabwe: Human and plant genetics
Omri, Abdel: Lipid-based drug and vaccine delivery systems
Ramcharan, Charles: Lake food webs
Ryser, Peter: Ecology of wetland plants; root ecology; heavy metal stress
Saleh, Mazen: Molecular biophysics; bacterial environmental interactions
Schulte-Hostedde, Albrecht: Applied evolutionary ecology
Spiers, Graeme: Soil and water chemistry and biology
Associated Faculty
Bailey, John: Bioassessment and biomonitoring of aquatic systems
Hamr, Josef: Wildlife ecology, zoology
Johnston, Thomas: reproductive & trophic ecologies of fishes
Mykytczuk, Nadia: Applied and environmental microbiology