Opportunities

I am looking to recruit 1-2 MSc and PhD students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Deadlines: December 15, 2025 (MSc); January 10, 2025 (PhD)

The deadlines for the MSc and PhD programs at UBC Geography are typically in mid-December and January, respectively. Interested students should fill out this Google Form before they apply. I will then email strong applicants to set up a brief Zoom / Skype chat. Strong applicants will have some experience in coding (e.g., R, python, Google Earth Engine) and conducting research in environmental science, atmospheric science, geography, applied math, and/or computer science and at least some coursework or training in these topics. Competitive Ph.D. applicants should have completed independent research that is published or moving toward publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

If you are unable to access the Google Form, please email me (tianjia.liu [at] ubc.ca) with [Prospective Student Inquiry] in the email subject line and include the following:

• research level you're interested in (undergraduate, Masters, or PhD)

• CV / resume

• unofficial transcripts

• a brief statement on your research interests and why you are interested in this lab

MSc and PhD students in UBC Geography are guaranteed funding through research and teaching assistantships, fellowships, awards, and department funds. I encourage Canadian citizens and permanent residents to apply for NSERC graduate fellowships (MSc, PhD). I will assist with applications for these programs and other relevant external funding programs. I currently do not have guaranteed funding for postdocs, but I would be happy to assist with applications for UBC and NSERC postdoctoral fellowship programs.

For international students, please note that UBC Geography has requirements on English proficiency: TOEFL (score ≥ 100), IEFLTS (score ≥ 7). There are also several other ways to meet this requirement.

Contact:

Email:

tianjia.liu [at] ubc.ca