The Geomicrobiology Lab is always looking for new members at the undergraduate, Masters, PhD, and postdoctoral levels. See the information below regarding available graduate student and postdoctoral positions.
University of Waterloo undergraduates interested in EARTH 436 thesis, NSERC USRA, or co-op positions should contact Jenine McCutcheon directly.
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award
The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award recognizes and supports the next generation of postdoctoral scholars. It is valued at $70k per year for two years. Interested applicants should confirm their eligibility following the information on the University of Waterloo Canada Postdoctoral Research Award and NSERC webpages, and contact Jenine McCutcheon to discuss opportunities to hold a Canada Postdoctoral Research Award in the Geomicrobiology Lab. The NSERC application deadline is typically in October of each year, with results announced the following March.
Equity information
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.