On the Amplifying Role of Evaporation in Droughts across Quebec (Canada) – Implications for Sum[...]

Cgu Ugc; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A PhD position at Université Laval, focusing on the role of evaporation in amplifying droughts in Quebec, is now available. This project will explore climatic impacts on water resources using advanced modeling techniques. Candidate must possess an MSc in relevant fields and have strong programming skills. Funding of 30,000 CAD/year is available, plus a supplement from the university.

Benefits

Collaborative research environment

Funding for 4 years

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and modeling is desirable.
• Strong motivation to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Programming experience in Python, R, or Matlab is required.

Responsibilities

• Model the evolution of evaporation and drought across Quebec.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of the Environment and other experts.
• Propose improvements to evaporation calculations for future climate assessments.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Teamwork

Communication

Python

R

Matlab

Education

MSc in engineering, physics, environmental sciences or geography

Job description

PhD position
On the Amplifying Role of Evaporation in Droug ht s across Quebec (Canada) -
Implications for Summer Low Flows
Proje c t
Despite its reputation for a cold, wet climate, Quebec in eastern Canada is likely to experience more frequent and intense droughts
in the future . This will have significant consequences for the environment, the economy and human health. Droughts are caused
by a lack of precipitation and are exacerbated by evaporation, which dries out the soil and leads to low river flows in summe r. In
a context of probable water resource scarcity and increasing demand, it is crucial to accurately understand the quantities of water
available. This project, conducted in close collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Cha nge,
Wildlife and Parks (MEFCCWP), aims to improve our understanding of the role of evaporation in amplifying droughts in Quebec,
an issue that has been poorly documented to date.
This PhD project aims to model the evolution of evaporation and drought in various bioclimatic domains, mainly forests, in
southern Quebec, in the context of a changing climate. We will use the Canadian surface model CLASSIC, which simulates
interactions b etween the Earth ’ s surface and the atmosphere. We will have previously parameterised this model for the context
of e astern Canada, notably thanks to our experimental sites in the boreal forest. With this model, we will study drought episodes
in recent and future climates to characterise their amplitude, frequency and duration, and thus understand their causes. This
research project is at the crossroads of several disciplines related to water (hydrology, hydrometeorology), atmosphere
(micrometeorology, climatology) and biosphere (forestry), and will combine the advancement of knowledge with practical benefi ts
for water resource managers. Specifically, the project will propose improvements to evaporation calculations leading to low wate r
flows in the future c limate of the Hydroclimatic Atlas of Southern Quebec. This operational tool, supported by various research
projects, enables climate change to be considered when assessing water availability and withdrawals.
Funding of 30,000 CAD/year available for 4 years, plus a supplement of 3,000 CAD/year from Université Laval’s Faculty of Scie nce
and Engineering. Possible start dates: September 2025 or January 2026. The student will be supervised by Prof. Daniel Nadeau
(Université Laval) and co - supervised by Prof. François Anctil ( Université Laval ). The student will also collaborate with experts from
the MEFCCWP and the Ouranos consortium.
Institution
Université Laval (UL) is the oldest French - speaking university in North America. It is home to some 47,000 students in 17 faculties,
60 departments and schools, and nearly 400 undergraduate and graduate programs in all fields of knowledge. Université Laval
offers strong graduate programs in water research. Although it is a French - speaking university, it is very common to complete
graduate studies in English.
Required Qualifications and Skills
MSc degree in engineering, physics, environmental sciences or geography
Desirable: experience in data analysis and modeling
Strong motivation, ability to work in a team and good communication skills
Programming experience (Python, R, Matlab or equivalent)
Application
Please email Prof. Daniel Nadeau ([e-mail]) and Prof . François Anctil ( [e-mail] ) with your
CV, a short cover letter, examples of previous research (M.Sc. thesis or published articles), and the names of two references .
U . Laval D . Nadeau Melton et al. (2020) Geosci. Model Dev.

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