Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Climate Science Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in climate science in canada
894 professors found
Professor
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
Climate Science
Plant Ecology
Ecohydrology
Atmospheric Science
Assistant Professor
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Thermochronology
Climate Dynamics
Paleoenvironmental Studies
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Botany
Climate Science
Plant Physiology
Drought Physiology
Climate Dynamics
Assistant Professor
Dalhousie University
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
Climate Science
Nitrogen Cycling
Biogeochemistry
Carbon Sequestration
Associate Professor
University of Waterloo
Canada
Research Interests
Climate Science
Oceanography
Cryosphere Science
Glacial Geology
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Department of Forest and Conservation Science University of British Columbia Vancouver British Colu
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
Botany
Plant Ecology
Climate Dynamics
Forestry
University of Victoria
Canada
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Atmospheric Dynamics
Polar Science
Associate Professor
York University
Canada
Research Interests
Climate Science
Oceanography
Cryosphere Science
Freshwater Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Professor
Concordia University
Canada
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Carbon Sequestration
Climate Dynamics
Climate Policy
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Popular positions
Rachel Scholes
Top university
The University of British Columbia
Canada
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3 months ago
Top university
Rachel Scholes at The University of British Columbia is recruiting for a postdoc position focused on stormwater contaminants , with an emphasis on trace organics analysis . This is a strong fit for candidates with experience in environmental chemistry, pollutant analysis, and related analytical methods. The post also notes that multiple PhD students will be recruited for fall 2027 intake . Prospective students are invited to get in touch through the interest form linked in the post. No detailed ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
3 months ago
University of Guelph
Canada
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Guelph in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics , within LEMR and GEO Labs . The project is on remote sensing of species assembly in tropical dry forests , using satellite and drone data to study lemur species patterns in Madagascar . This is a strong fit for students interested in ecology, geography, forestry, GIS, and computational analysis of environmental data. Funding: The position is fully funded and includes a four-year st...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
+5 more
2 weeks ago
Concordia University
Canada
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at Concordia University in Building and Wind Engineering with Professor Hua Ge . The project focuses on wind-driven hail impacts on building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) , façade, and roofing systems under present and future climate conditions. Research topics include hail hazards, building aerodynamics, hail trajectories, impact mechanics, and computational modelling. Students with interests in Civil Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Building Engineering , and Wind Engine...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Aerodynamics
+8 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Waterloo Waterloo Ontario Canada
Canada
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Hydrology
Watershed Management
Water Treatment
Nutrient Removal
Full Professor
University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Ecohydrology
Hydrography
Water Resource Management
Associate Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
Hydrology
Biogeochemistry
Carbon Sequestration
Paleoecology
Opportunities these professors hire for
York University
Canada
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3 days ago
York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change is accepting applications for the Fall 2027 Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program. This is a two-year, full-time, self-directed and interdisciplinary graduate program focused on understanding and responding to complex environmental issues. Students can pursue the MES Planning specialization or the MES/JD joint program. Research and study interests include climate change and sustainable energy transitions; environmental, climate ...
Education
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+12 more
3 days ago
University of New Brunswick
Canada
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1 week ago
New Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) opportunity at the University of New Brunswick in Canada . The project is titled High-throughput phenotyping black spruce stress resilience and is co-supervised by Dr. Funda Ogut (Canadian Forest Services) and Dr. Christopher Wong (ForEM). The research focuses on how climate change-driven drought and spruce budworm disturbances affect forest health and productivity, with an emphasis on improving resilience in black spruce populations. The successful candi...
Physiology
Environmental Science
Plant Biology
+10 more
1 week ago
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Canada
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1 month ago
Three fully funded MSc opportunities are available in forest ecology, silviculture, and ecophysiology at the Forest Research Institute (IRF) , Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) , Canada. The research group is recruiting motivated MSc students for projects focused on resource allocation strategies at northern range limits , seed quality and species migration under climate change , and forest regeneration and ecological responses to environmental change . The work spans tree eco...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
+9 more
1 month ago
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