Wenxi Liao

The University of Guelph is offering an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) position for Summer 2026 in the research group led by Assistant Professor Wenxi Liao. This opportunity is designed for undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Guelph who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in interdisciplinary research projects. The research focuses on water quality, plant health, and environmental performance, integrating topics such as environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, plant and soil science, remote sensing, GIS, nature-based solutions, and environmental remediation. Selected students will participate in applied research, contributing to projects that address real-world environmental challenges. The position is ideal for those with academic backgrounds in environmental science or related engineering and science disciplines. The University of Guelph's School of Environmental Sciences and Experiential Learning platform support this opportunity, providing a collaborative and innovative research environment. Applicants are encouraged to review the job posting for detailed application instructions and submit their materials before the deadline of February 25, 2026. This position does not specify funding or stipend details in the announcement. For more information, students can refer to the provided links or contact the research group via the University of Guelph.

MSc opportunity at the University of Guelph for a student interested in nature-based wastewater treatment , environmental sustainability , water quality , and nature-based solutions . The student will join a multidisciplinary research team and be supervised by Dr. Wenxi Liao and Dr. David McCarthy . Research themes highlighted in the post and supervisor profiles include green infrastructure, stormwater management, environmental monitoring and remediation, pathogen monitoring, and urban water systems. This makes the opportunity especially relevant for students with interests in environmental science, civil/environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and public health-related water research. The post asks for a cover letter , academic CV , full transcripts , and contact information for two references . Applications should be emailed to [email protected] . The position is open until filled , with a preferred start date of May 1, 2026 . No explicit funding, tuition waiver, or scholarship programme is mentioned in the post. For more information, the post links to the supervisors’ academic pages at the University of Guelph. Prospective applicants should review the research interests of both supervisors and contact Dr. Liao directly with the requested materials.