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Now Recruiting Masters and Phd students for northern agriculture and sustainable food systems research!
The Northern Sustainable Food Systems Research Group is looking for exceptional candidates to support ongoing northern agriculture, agroecology, and food systems research as part of their graduate studies. Students will support ongoing community-based research in the NWT through various projects to address critical issues related to sustainable food systems and food security in the NWT at both community and regional scales.
Apply now to Geography Programs at Laurier (MES, MSc, PhD)
Candidates are required to spend time in a northern community as part of their graduate program.
Programs start September 2025, but interested applicants can complete a Research Assistantship during Summer 2025 prior to program entry.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, a full CV, unofficial transcript(s), and the names of two references via email to Dr. Andrew Spring (aspring@wlu.ca). Informal inquiries are welcome.
Download the full recruitement flyer here.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geography, or a related discipline is needed. However, accommodations may be made for exceptional candidates who do not fulfill the educational requirements for the Master’s program.
- Learn more about the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program at Laurier here.
- Learn more about the Master of Science in Geography (MSc) at Laurier here.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geography or a related discipline is required
- Strong interest in sustainability, agricultural and food systems is required.
- Knowledge of Participatory Action Research methodology, digital story telling and GIS mapping tools are assets.
- Experience working in Canada's North and/or in agricultural production is also an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also strongly desired.
- Learn more about the PhD program at Laurier here.