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MSc and PhD Positions in Freshwater Science, Management, and Conservation at University of British Columbia University of British Columbia in Canada

Degree Level

Master's, PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

The positions are described as funded graduate opportunities and multiple MSc/PhD positions in the inaugural cohort. No stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or other financial terms are provided in the post.

Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

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About this position

Olden Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting multiple MSc and PhD students for an inaugural cohort in freshwater science, management, and conservation.

The research program spans hydropower and water management, climate adaptation, nature-based restoration, species at risk, invasive species, community ecology, food webs, eDNA, biotracers, water security, AI infrastructure, conservation technology, machine learning, and knowledge co-production with communities, including Indigenous communities across British Columbia.

Institution: University of British Columbia, Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Olden Lab.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Advisor: Dr. Julian Olden, Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Freshwater Ecosystem Sustainability.
Degree levels: MSc and PhD.
Start date: September 2027.

Funding: The post describes these as funded graduate opportunities, but does not provide stipend or tuition details.

Deadline: Rolling until January 15, 2027; UBC program deadline February 1, 2027.

Interested students should review the lab website and UBC information linked in the post, then follow the next steps provided there.

Funding details

The positions are described as funded graduate opportunities and multiple MSc/PhD positions in the inaugural cohort. No stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or other financial terms are provided in the post.

What's required

Applicants should be interested in freshwater science, conservation, water management, climate adaptation, restoration, species at risk, invasive species, community ecology, eDNA, biotracers, water security, conservation technology, machine learning, and collaborative research with communities including Indigenous communities. The post announces multiple MSc and PhD positions; no additional GPA, language, or test requirements are stated.

How to apply

Review the lab and UBC pages for full details and next steps. Contact the lab through the UBC page if you are interested. Note that the post says applications are rolling until January 15, 2027, with a UBC program deadline of February 1, 2027.

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