Current opportunities:
Graduate: We are recruiting multiple graduate students this fall for May or September 2024 start dates. Please reach out to Cassidy for more information. For the MSc position(s) we are mostly seeking students with interests in conservation genomics and bioinformatics. For the PhD positions, there is substantial scope to develop projects within any of our research themes. Please send an email with your CV, transcripts (unofficial is ok), and a brief explanation of why you are interested in the research in our lab.
General information about the lab:
Please read the Research page and a few recent Publications to get a sense for the types of projects we work on. Our research approaches are varied, but we primarily draw on techniques from molecular ecology and marine field biology. I am excited to mentor creative and motivated students. We will work together to develop research and mentoring plans based on your goals and research interests. All graduate admissions will be through the tri-campus program in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. More information on the admission process and the program can be found here: https://eeb.utoronto.ca/education/graduate/. Please note that applications are due at the end of the calendar year and NSERC applications are due even earlier, so be sure to get in touch early if you are interested in applying. Due to funding constraints, MSc opportunities are not available to international students. PhD opportunities are open to both domestic and international students. A few other things to note:
Opportunities for undergraduate students:
We value undergraduate researchers and welcome your inquiries! Some opportunities at UTM include: the Research Opportunity Program, NSERC USRA Program, or an honours thesis (BIO481). Many opportunities require advance planning so please get in touch early if you are interested in working in our lab. In general, we do not host volunteer positions in our lab as they can promote inequities in science. Undergraduates are either paid for their research contributions or receive course credit.
Opportunities for postdocs:
We do not currently have postdoc funding, but please get in touch if you'd like to discuss the possibility of working on a fellowship application together (e.g., NSERC-PDF, Banting, Liber Ero, Mitacs). There are also several institutional postdocs at UTM with early Fall deadlines.
Lab fun times...
Graduate: We are recruiting multiple graduate students this fall for May or September 2024 start dates. Please reach out to Cassidy for more information. For the MSc position(s) we are mostly seeking students with interests in conservation genomics and bioinformatics. For the PhD positions, there is substantial scope to develop projects within any of our research themes. Please send an email with your CV, transcripts (unofficial is ok), and a brief explanation of why you are interested in the research in our lab.
General information about the lab:
Please read the Research page and a few recent Publications to get a sense for the types of projects we work on. Our research approaches are varied, but we primarily draw on techniques from molecular ecology and marine field biology. I am excited to mentor creative and motivated students. We will work together to develop research and mentoring plans based on your goals and research interests. All graduate admissions will be through the tri-campus program in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. More information on the admission process and the program can be found here: https://eeb.utoronto.ca/education/graduate/. Please note that applications are due at the end of the calendar year and NSERC applications are due even earlier, so be sure to get in touch early if you are interested in applying. Due to funding constraints, MSc opportunities are not available to international students. PhD opportunities are open to both domestic and international students. A few other things to note:
- For many of our research projects, we are fortunate to spend time underwater in some beautiful places. But the reality is that if you are pursuing a degree in molecular ecology, you will spend much of your time working with large genomic data sets. To be happy in our lab, you need to be passionate about your project and excited about the prospect of developing strong coding and quantitative skills.
- We are committed to promoting equity and diversity in EEB and marine science. Our research and lab culture are enriched by diverse perspectives and experiences. We are very sensitive to inequities regarding early access to research opportunities (particularly SCUBA-based). Please know that we are more interested in hearing about the scientific ideas that excite you, rather than the number of dives you have done. Cassidy will support all graduate students in terms of research-related diving expenses if that becomes part of your project. However, please note that, in general, diving-based research will only be possible for PhD students. This is because we invest a substantial amount of time into safely training students to work underwater and the timeline of a MSc degree at U of T is too short to include this training.
- Last but not least: we like having a supportive and fun environment in our lab! We look for kind people who are team players. We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, or bullying of any kind.
Opportunities for undergraduate students:
We value undergraduate researchers and welcome your inquiries! Some opportunities at UTM include: the Research Opportunity Program, NSERC USRA Program, or an honours thesis (BIO481). Many opportunities require advance planning so please get in touch early if you are interested in working in our lab. In general, we do not host volunteer positions in our lab as they can promote inequities in science. Undergraduates are either paid for their research contributions or receive course credit.
Opportunities for postdocs:
We do not currently have postdoc funding, but please get in touch if you'd like to discuss the possibility of working on a fellowship application together (e.g., NSERC-PDF, Banting, Liber Ero, Mitacs). There are also several institutional postdocs at UTM with early Fall deadlines.
Lab fun times...
