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Subject: Graduate Study Opportunity - Mining History
Opportunities for Graduate Study
Departments of History, Geography, and Biology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Drs. Arn Keeling, Department of Geography, John Sandlos, Department of
History, and Yolanda Wiersma, Department of Biology, Memorial University of
Newfoundland, are seeking two graduate students at the MA level to work on
the project, <http://www.mun.ca/geog/research/mining.php> "Abandoned Mines
in Northern Canada: Historical Consequences and Mitigation of Current
Impacts." Funding is available for these positions through Memorial
University and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
Positions Available:
Master's degree (MA) and/or PhD in History
In addition to completing required courses for the History MA or PhD, the
successful candidate will develop a major paper or dissertation research
project involving primary research on the history of mining in northern
Canada, particularly the historical economic impact of mining in the region.
Two Year Master's (MA or M.Sc.) in Geography
1. Using facilities in Dr. Yolanda Wiersma's Landscape Ecology and Spatial
Analysis (LESA) Lab in the Biology Department at Memorial University of
Newfoundland, the successful graduate student will use Environmental Systems
Research Institute (ESRI) ArcInfo GIS software to analyze landscape and
ecological changes in the regions surrounding one or two of our case study
communities.
2. Under the supervision of Dr. Keeling, one MA position is available to
study northern Canadian mining development from an environmental
history/cultural geography perspective. This position includes opportunities
for conducting fieldwork and community-based research in northern
communities.
Comprehensive funding packages are available, with opportunities to augment
the amount through scholarships or Graduate Assistantships. These positions
offer students the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of
researchers while pursuing their individual research interests and goals.
Memorial University of Newfoundland is one of Canada's leading comprehensive
research institutions. The university is located in St. John's, a unique and
culturally vibrant city set within stunning natural beauty.
Interested applicants should contact:
Dr. Arn Keeling ([log in to unmask]) or John Sandlos ([log in to unmask])
Although the funding packages are tied to the researchers, prospective
students must follow the formal application process for graduate school at
Memorial University of Newfoundland. For more information on the School of
Graduate Studies go to http://www.mun.ca/sgs/home/.
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John Sandlos
Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Department of History
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
A1C 5S7
Canada
Phone: (709) 737-2429
Fax: (709) 737-2164
Website: http://www.mun.ca/history/fac_staff/sandlosindex.php
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