LOCATION: Canada
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick Saint John is a multi-disciplinary research group with many opportunities for collaborative work. They are looking for motivated students for MSc and PhD positions in multiple research areas with flexibility to fit the candidate’s interests:
Ecophysiology of fishes inhabiting naturally acidic lakes
Genetic basis of salinity tolerance in estuarine fishes
Mechanisms of pollution adaptation in coastal and inland fishes
Developmental physiology of euryhaline fishes
ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for the 2024 University of New Brunswick Scholarship, you must:
Be applying for Master’s or PhD degree
Have a bachelor’s in a related field
Meet the entry and admission requirements of the university
Meet the English Language requirements of the University of New Brunswick
Zimmer Labs are looking for motivated students for MSc and PhD positions in multiple research areas with flexibility to fit the candidate’s interests:
Ecophysiology of fishes inhabiting naturally acidic lakes
Genetic basis of salinity tolerance in estuarine fishes
Mechanisms of pollution adaptation in coastal and inland fishes
Developmental physiology of euryhaline fishes
Prior experience working with fish or other aquatic organisms would be considered an asset but is not required.
Applications for this position will be accepted beginning immediately and positions will be filled by the first suitable candidate(s). If you are interested in joining a supportive lab environment in a research-intensive department on a small campus, this is a great opportunity
BENEFIT:
Fully-funded stipends start at $23.5k CAD per year for MSc students and $25k CAD per year for PhD students, before tuitions and fees. Flexible start dates of January, May, or September 2025.
As a bonus, the City of Saint John offers an affordable cost-of-living, an abundance of nature parks, and a historic and vibrant “Uptown” next to the city’s port! To learn more about the Zimmer Lab, please visit zimmerlab.ca.