General Information

The projects will investigate how snow and ice cover affect fish habitat quality (temperature, oxygen, light penetration, mixing regime) and fish health (notably, fatty acid profiles and mercury levels). Students will work closely with Inuit communities and the broader FROST team, which includes experts in remote sensing, physical limnology, food webs, and socioecology.

What about FROST ?

FROST is a transdisciplinary, community-embedded research initiative that brings together 16 natural scientists and social scientists from 6 Nordic countries to investigate how warming winters and changing snow cover affect Arctic lake ecosystems and the livelihoods of the communities that depend on them. Co-developed with Indigenous partners across Inuit Nunaat and Sápmi, FROST promotes equity, inclusivity, and the integration of place-based knowledge. The project compares twelve lakes across the circumpolar North, along gradients of ice and snow cover and seasonal variability.

Profile required

We are looking for motivated, curious, and collaborative individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent, required before the PhD start date) in biology, ecology, environmental chemistry, or environmental modelling. Background in limnology, physics, or Arctic science is an asset.
• Strong commitment to working respectfully and collaboratively with Indigenous and northern communities, including a willingness to co-develop knowledge.
• Interest in remote fieldwork, including under challenging Arctic conditions (summer and winter), and an openness to engaging with Inuit culture and outreach activities.
• Excellent spoken and written English; basic French or strong willingness to learn during the first year. Québec City is a French-speaking environment; the few required courses are taught in French at INRS.

More Details and Application

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