Faculty of Science
Research project description
The geological records of past glaciations provide insights into the long-term evolution of continental glaciers (ice sheets). There is an extensive cover of glacial sediments and landforms, as well as borehole records, in northeastern Ontario and northwestern Quebec that contain clues about the last glaciation. These geological archives also play an important role, via their physical properties, for regional water resources and land management.
The general goals of this project are to 1) improve understanding of the regional events that took place around the end of the glaciation, and 2) contribute to the regional 3D reconstruction of the glacial cover of the Clay Belt and of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt (AGB) and its groundwater potential.
Fields of research
- Geoscience
- Geology
- Earth Sciences
- Stratigraphy
- GIS
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.
- A BSc in Earth Sciences or related field (e.g. physical sciences).
- Experience and interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- An interest in doing field work in northeastern Ontario and northwestern Quebec (James Bay region).
- Experience or interest in laboratory work to study sediments in detail. Good overall communication skills (oral and writing).
- An ability to communicate in French is an asset for this project.
Faculty researcher and supervisor
- Martin Ross
Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences - Applied Quaternary Science
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Graduate programs connected to this project
Important dates
Understanding Past Climate Change: The Deglaciation of Northeastern Ontario and Northwestern Quebec is an open and ongoing research opportunity. Expressions of interest can be submitted for any term.