Master’s and PhD positions available in the *Trant Ecological Legacy Lab* at the University of Waterloo
MASTER'S Examining the historical ecology and dynamics of caribou in the Torngat Mountains, Labrador. One of the main parts of this project will involve using dendroecological methods (aka shrub rings) to reconstruct historic herd sizes. Funding is available for the duration of the 2 years. PhD Exploring the past/future forests and biodiversity across southern Ontario resulting from long-term environmental change and the related ecological legacies of indigenous and non-indigenous resource use. A mix of experimental/observational/remote-sensed approaches would be ideal for exploring these topics. Funding is available for 3-4 years, depending on applicant. To apply, please send your CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests to me: atr...@uwaterloo.ca. For more information on the research and people in the lab, please visit: www.andrewtrant.com
