PhD research projects in permafrost hydrology and biogeochemistry, Queen's University, Kingston Ontario, Canada.
Dr Melissa Lafreniere in the Department of Geography at Queen's University has opportunities for funded PhD research projects investigating the impacts of climate variability and permafrost conditions on subsurface hydrology, watershed biogeochemical processes, and water quality in the Canadian arctic. My research program and the Department of Geography at Queen's Geography offer a dynamic and collaborative research environment, with unique laboratory and field facilities for graduate research in the Canadian Arctic. Qualified students would have a background in environmental earth science or physical geography, an aptitude for both field and laboratory based research, as well as a strong academic record.
Funding for graduate students at Queen's University comes from a combination of awards, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and sometimes scholarships from the University and Department. Foreign students with first class standing are encouraged to apply. Successful international candidates receive competitive funding packages, including an International Student Tuition Award, which covers the fee differential between Canadian and International student fees. Additional stipends for research and travel are supported by research funding.
Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Melissa Lafreniere at melissa.lafreniere@queensu.ca. For more information on the research projects, the department, and application procedures see Dr. Lafrenière's group web page http://geog.queensu.ca/Lafreniere/index.htm, the Cape Bounty Arctic Watershed web site http://www.geog.queensu.ca/cbawo/ , and the Department of Geography http://geog.queensu.ca/ and School of Graduate Studies web site http://www.queensu.ca/sgs/home.
Melissa Lafrenière
Associate Professor
Department of Geography
Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Rm D124
Queen's University
Kingston ON K7L 3N6
email: melissa.lafreniere@queensu.ca
Tel: (613) 533-6000 x78720
Lab: (613) 533-6000x78809
Fax: (613) 533-6122
http://www.geog.queensu.ca/lafreniere
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