Graduate Student Opportunities
Research Area: Hydrodynamic and Water Quality Modeling of the Great Lakes
Position #: 2024WQ2
Job description:
The University of Windsor’s School of the Environment (SOE) and the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) are seeking motivated graduate students at M.Sc. or Ph.D. levels to conduct research on the development of coupled hydrodynamic-biogeochemical models to assess the impacts of anthropogenic and climatic stressors on water quality of the Great Lakes. Selected candidates will be advised by Dr. Ali Saber and Dr. Aaron Fisk. Students will receive full support, including stipends and tuition coverage via research and teaching assistantships.
The University of Windsor’s SOE and GLIER have world-class research facilities and strong ties with NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR). Selected candidates will have the opportunity to interact with distinguished researchers in environmental modeling, water quality, and aquatic ecology. The graduate programs at SOE and GLIER are designed to develop professional competence and equip students with skills to solve the technical problems of society and the global environment.
The University of Windsor is committed to excellence in teaching and research and offers a friendly and supportive environment for living and learning. Situated as Canada’s southernmost university, its border location provides unique cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.
Qualifications
Motivated candidates with a background in water resources and environmental engineering, earth and environmental sciences, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated experience in numerical modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with proficiency in programming and data processing in MATLAB/Python/R. Prior experience in 3D hydrodynamic-water quality modeling and ecohydrology is considered an asset for prospective Ph.D. students.
Application Instructions
If you are interested, please send your letter of interest summarizing your qualifications and interests, CV, copies of university transcripts, and relevant research publications (if any) as a single PDF file to Dr. Saber (asaber@uwindsor.ca). Please include position #2024WQ2 in the subject line of your email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
This position is primarily open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. However, we may consider outstanding international applicants holding a valid study permit. The anticipated start date for successful candidates is September 2024 or shortly thereafter, with the possibility of considering applications for January 2025. Please refer to https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements for general admission requirements.