M.Sc. Opportunity

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan is offering a fully funded M.Sc. position to research runoff management at cow-calf operations in Saskatchewan. Students will engage in fieldwork, hydrological modelling, and collaboration with agricultural stakeholders to promote sustainable practices. This opportunity aims for meaningful contributions to provincial agricultural policy and environmental protection efforts.

Benefits

Fully funded graduate student position

Hands-on fieldwork experience

Contributions to provincial agriculture and environmental policies

Qualifications

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in environmental or agricultural sciences, hydrology, or related field.
• Interest in field data collection, hydrological modelling, and sustainable agriculture.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork to collect runoff samples and site characteristics.
• Perform hydrological modelling to validate and estimate runoff.
• Collaborate with cattle producers to implement runoff management strategies.

Skills

Field data collection

Hydrological modelling

Sustainable agriculture

Strong communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences

Undergraduate degree in engineering

Job description

The University of Saskatchewan Department of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering is seeking a motivated M.Sc. student to join an exciting research project focused on improving runoff management at cow-calf wintering and calving sites in Saskatchewan.

Project Objectives:

• Conduct fieldwork across various cow-calf operations to collect runoff samples and site characteristics.
• Perform hydrological modelling to:
• Validate and estimate runoff from overwintering and calving sites.
• Assess the impact of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on runoff quantity and nutrient removal.
• Collaborate with cattle producers and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture to implement and evaluate low-cost runoff management strategies.
• Determine practical slope and proximity-to-watercourse thresholds using field-calibrated models.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in environmental or agricultural sciences, hydrology or related field.
• Interest and/or experience in field data collection, hydrological modelling and sustainable agriculture.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• An undergraduate degree in engineering is considered an asset but not a requirement

Benefits:

• Fully funded graduate student position, with the goal of obtaining a Master of Science degree.
• Hands-on fieldwork and applied modelling experience.
• Contribution to provincial agricultural policy and environmental protection efforts.