Graduate position available PhD in Community Ecology & Biogeography Lab: Prof. Lessard, Concordia University, Montréal, Canada We invite applications for a funded PhD position starting Fall 2026. Research topics include biodiversity, insect ecology (ants, bees, dragonflies, soil arthropods), spatial ecology, global-change biology, ecological networks and data-driven modeling (R / GIS / quantitative ecology). The project will combine fieldwork, lab work, and computational analyses. Funding: stipend + TA/RA support Eligibility: MSc (or equivalent) in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field; background in ecology, entomology, GIS/data analysis is an asset. International applicants are welcome. To apply: send merged PDF: CV, cover letter (statement of research interests), academic transcripts, and contact info of 2-3 referees to: alisa.makusheva@concordia.ca Application deadline: January 9, 2026 Full role description https://app-ca.clickdimensions.com/blob/concordiaca-a8jj7/files/communityecologybiogeographylab.pdf?m=12/1/2025%2011:22:58%20PM Questions? Feel free to contact me. Please circulate among your networks. Alisa Makusheva (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)