Interested students are encouraged to explore the opportunities below. We also (occasionally) hire motivated, creative students outside of the above opportunities. If you think your interests and experience are a strong fit with the lab and would like to discuss other opportunities, you are encouraged to contact Dr. Carly Ziter directly ([email protected]) to discuss available projects, funding opportunities, or specific research ideas. Please include your CV, (unofficial) transcript, and a description of why you want to join the lab.
Please note that it is extremely rare that I can support international MSc students due to funding structures.
Ways to join the lab (and current opportunities):
Undergraduate Students We often hire undergraduates for summer research opportunities, and encourage students to apply for summer research funding through Concordia's Undergraduate Research Opportunities. The best time to contact Carly about summer research is early in the Winter semester. Students can also obtain credits for independent research done in the lab through Concordia's BSc Honours' program (BIOL490), Science College (SCOL 290, SCOL 391), or the Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability (LOYC350, LOYC421). Please contact Ian Ferguson for more information regarding undergraduate research in biology, Rebecca Tittler for more information regarding undergraduate research in Sustainability, and Patricia Paul regarding Science College
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES: Summer positions for 2026 have been filled.
Graduate Students While the lab sometimes has funding for new graduate students (see current opportunities, below), eligible candidates are also encouraged to apply for independent research funding (e.g. through NSERC, FRQNT). Carly is happy to help you work through these applications (but be aware that deadlines are often far in advance of admission!). Concordia also offers fellowships for very strong applicants (considered at time of application). You can read more about the Biology graduate program here.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES: The lab is currently at capacity for the Fall 2026 admission cycle
Postdocs Quebec offers provincial (FRQNT), and national (NSERC) funding opportunities for postdoctoral researchers. Additional funding opportunities for postdoctoral work in Canada include Liber Ero, and Mitacs. Please contact Carly if you are interested in working on an application together (most application deadlines are in early fall)
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES: We may be recruiting a PDF in 2027, focused on urban nature-based solutions and multifunctional landscapes. Ad to come, but informal inquiries are welcome.