Fully Funded PhD in Soil Health and Carbon Modeling at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Fully funded PhD opportunity at
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
in Canada, focused on
soil health
,
carbon modeling
,
agricultural systems
, and
environmental/agricultural modeling
. The project studies the impact of extending grasslands in perennial forage-based crop rotations in Quebec, with emphasis on soil carbon dynamics, carbon storage, and climate change.
The doctoral research is based at UQAT’s Institute for Agricultural and Agri-Food Research (IRAA), in the Temiscamingue / Notre-Dame-du-Nord area of Quebec. The work combines
field experiments
,
laboratory analysis
, and
statistical modeling
. Responsibilities include literature review, fieldwork, soil sample analysis, data analysis, conference presentations, thesis writing, and scientific publications.
Funding is listed at approximately
CAD 25,000 per year
for
3 years
, with support for scientific travel and conference participation. The poster also mentions access to equipment, collaboration opportunities with agricultural companies, and possible employment as a research assistant.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should be completing a
master’s degree
in agriculture, soil science, environmental science, or a related field. Strong analytical and statistical skills, research interest, independence, attention to detail, and adaptability are emphasized.
How to apply: send a
cover letter
,
CV
, and
transcript
by email to the contact provided, and include the PhD title in the subject line. The post indicates applications will be treated confidentially. Start date is listed as
Winter 2027
.