PhD in Hydrogeology and Geochemistry on Groundwater Vulnerability in River Bank Filtration at UQAM Université du Québec à Montréal in Canada

PhD opportunity in hydrogeology and geochemistry at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Montréal, on the quantification of groundwater vulnerability in river bank filtration systems in Québec.

The project focuses on understanding surface water infiltration dynamics, water travel times, and flowpaths toward exploitation wells in river bank filtration contexts. Research activities include field and laboratory work using isotopic tracers, geochemical tracers, and dissolved gas analyses with the miniRUEDI field mass spectrometer.

The research environment is the CHAIRE UNESCO en changements environnementaux à l'échelle du globe in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at UQAM, with international collaboration involving the University of Oulu in Finland.

Funding: 3 years of funding are mentioned. The post does not specify a stipend amount, but it is presented as a funded PhD project.

Eligibility: candidates should have an M.Sc. and/or engineering degree in hydrogeology and/or geochemistry, relevant laboratory experience, and strong fieldwork skills. Experience in isotopic geochemistry, environmental tracers, hydrochemical/isotopic analyses, or hydrogeological modelling would be an asset.

Start date: September 2026.

How to apply: send your CV, cover letter, and academic record to Antoine Picard at [email protected]. More information is available via the linked project page.

This project aims to improve the protection and long-term sustainability of drinking water resources in Québec under changing hydroclimatic conditions.