Faculty of Science
Research project description
The Messier Lab studies the ecological and evolutionary causes and consequences of trait variation and integration across biological scales, from within individuals to among communities. The lab's research answers questions at the intersection of plant ecophysiology, trait-based ecology, community ecology, phenotypic integration and selection.
The Messier lab, in the Department of Biology, is looking for an autonomous, mature and highly motivated person with experience doing independent research (such as an undergraduate research thesis).
Fields of research
- Plant ecology
Qualifications and ideal student profile
Prospective graduate student researchers must meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements for the programs connected to this opportunity. Visit the program pages using the links on this page to learn more about minimum admission requirements. In addition to minimum requirements, the research supervisor is looking for the following qualifications and student profile.
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Undergraduate degree in Ecology, or a closely related field
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Experience conducting research (such as doing an undergraduate honour's thesis)
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Autonomy, resilience, intrinsic motivation
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Strong grades are an asset
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Related work experience is desirable
Faculty researcher and supervisor
- Julie Messier
Associate Professor, Department of Biology
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Messier Lab website →
Julie Messier personal website →
(please note the degree offered is a MSc in Biology)
Graduate programs connected to this project
Important dates
Plant ecology: covariation in water- and carbon-use trait is an open and ongoing research opportunity. Expressions of interest can be submitted for any term.