opportunities

The Wildlife Ecohydrology and Conservation Lab is actively recruiting undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Waterloo. Check out our research and publications to learn more about our work.

Dr. Markle is cross appointed in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management and the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, and can supervise students in either Department/School.

Please reach out to discuss opportunities: cmarkle (at) uwaterloo.ca

2x BSc or BES research thesis student (Sept 2026)

We provide capstone research opportunities for research thesis students in their fourth year of undergraduate studies. Students should meet with Dr. Markle in their third year to discuss possible topics. Students are welcome to apply by emailing a cover letter, CV/Resume, and unofficial transcripts.

1x PhD or MSc/MES (Sept 2027)

We have two research projects available in wildlife ecohydrology, reptile conservation, and/or habitat restoration. In particular, we are interested in recruiting for a large-scale mapping project. Experience in R, GIS, and statistics is an asset. Applicants should have a background in ecology, hydrology, conservation biology, and/or environmental science. Please send a cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a CV to Dr. Markle detailing your interests. If you are applying for a PhD, please also include a writing sample (e.g., publication).

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