The PhD student will work in a larger team around monitoring and modelling the sources, fate, transport and treatment of pollutants (especially pathogens) in water systems. This specific project will explore the development of lowcost passive samplers which can be used to detect pathogens and AMR genes in environmental water systems. The PhD student will develop their own research program and research questions, design and execute lab and field experiments, and prepare and submit a number of manuscripts to highly ranked journals. There will be opportunities for the PhD student to work together with partners and present their work at national and international conferences.
OAC Academic Unit: School of Environmental Sciences
Advisor Name: David McCarthy Location: Guelph
Stipend: $30, 000/year
Prerequisites: The applicant must have an undergraduate, or preferably a master’s, degree in a relevant field (e.g. electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental/civil engineering, etc.). Candidate must meet minimum entry B average grade. Candidates should have some experience in laboratory or field work in water systems and if applicable, must meet minimum English language requirements.
Application Information: Applicants must send a cover letter including a statement with how applicants address the key section of criteria. Applicants must include the names of three referees sent to David.mccarthy@uoguelph.ca by November 27th 2024. Please indicate in the cover letter where you saw the job posting
