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Start date: As soon as possible
MSc and PhD positions in the laboratory of Professors Sergio Rossi and Roberto Silvestro at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) on the development of an integrated monitoring and modeling framework to assess and predict sap production in sugar maple stands under changing climatic conditions.
APPLICATION: Send your application by email to both Sergio Rossi (srossi@uqac.ca) et Roberto Silvestro (rsilvest@uqac.ca), including a single merged PDF containing:
- A letter of motivation demonstrating how the required skills are met and including the contact details of three academic references;
- Curriculum vitae (CV);
- Academic transcripts.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION : This project proposes the development of an integrated monitoring and modeling framework to assess and predict sap production in sugar maple stands under changing climatic conditions. By combining high-frequency sap exudation measurements, local weather, and tree-level physiological indicators, the study aims to identify the key drivers of interannual variability in sap yield. The ultimate goal is to develop predictive models that can support adaptive tapping strategies and guide producers in mitigating the impacts of climate variability on maple syrup production.
MSc : Annual scholarships of 20 000$ for the duration of the study period
PhD : Annual scholarships of 25 000$ for the duration of the study period