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Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

PhD Position in Forest Management and Post-Fire Regeneration in Québec's Boreal Forests Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Canada

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Scholarship of 24,000 CAD per year. International students may benefit from a special welcoming scholarship aimed at covering part of the tuition fees. The position is fully funded and includes strong institutional support for academic and personal integration. Start date is Summer or Fall 2026, but flexible depending on candidate availability.

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Oct 1, 2026

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Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Biology
Forestry
Plant Physiology
Landscape Ecology
Arboriculture
Statistical Modelling

About this position

This PhD position focuses on understanding how forest management practices shape post-fire regeneration in Québec's boreal forests. The research will investigate the legacy of pre-fire silvicultural treatments and their influence on seedling establishment, sapling growth, understory development, and microsite availability after wildfire. The project centers on emblematic boreal species such as black spruce and jack pine, combining field ecology with ecophysiology.

Fieldwork will be conducted in Nord-du-Québec, utilizing a network of recently burned plots to monitor regeneration and abiotic conditions over time. The student will develop skills in field ecology, plant physiology, statistical modeling, and integrative forest science. The research environment is collaborative and supportive, with supervision from specialists in functional ecology, forest modeling, silviculture, and ecophysiology at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT).

The position is fully funded with a scholarship of 24,000 CAD per year, and international students may receive additional support for tuition fees. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field, strong interest in plant ecology and physiology, and enjoy both fieldwork and data analysis. Applications from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged. The start date is flexible, with options for Summer or Fall 2026. To apply, send a CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and referee contacts to the supervisors.

Funding details

Scholarship of 24,000 CAD per year. International students may benefit from a special welcoming scholarship aimed at covering part of the tuition fees. The position is fully funded and includes strong institutional support for academic and personal integration. Start date is Summer or Fall 2026, but flexible depending on candidate availability.

What's required

Candidates must have a Master's degree in forestry, ecology, biology, plant sciences, or a related field. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in plant ecology and physiology, enjoy both fieldwork and data analysis, be curious, creative, and autonomous, and value teamwork in a supportive research environment. Applications from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in ecological and forest sciences, are encouraged.

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