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Funded MSc and PhD Positions in Freshwater Science at the University of British Columbia University of British Columbia in Canada
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Guaranteed funding is CAD 40,000 per year for PhD students for four years and CAD 20,000 per year for MSc students for two years.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Country
Canada
University
University of British Columbia
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About this position
The Olden Lab in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia is offering funded MSc and PhD opportunities in freshwater science in Vancouver, Canada.
The positions focus on major freshwater research challenges, including freshwater conservation, climate change, sustainable water management, biodiversity, environmental DNA (eDNA), and machine learning. Students will be able to develop research connected to the conservation and management of freshwater ecosystems, with projects shaped around the lab’s broad interests in ecology, biodiversity, environmental change, and innovative analytical approaches.
The research environment is based in the Olden Lab, where students will work within the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences and the wider University of British Columbia research community. The range of listed topics supports interdisciplinary work linking freshwater science with ecological assessment, biodiversity monitoring, data-driven methods, and sustainable resource management.
Both master’s and doctoral applicants are invited to contact Dr. Julian Olden about available projects.
Funding details
Guaranteed funding is CAD 40,000 per year for PhD students for four years and CAD 20,000 per year for MSc students for two years.
What's required
Applicants should have a background in ecology, freshwater science, or a related field. International applicants are welcome.
How to apply
Contact the Olden Lab by 15 January 2027 using Dr. Julian Olden’s email address. Applicants should also submit a UBC graduate application by 1 February 2027.
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Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.