Description: The frozen ground.

Permafrost occupies about half of Canadas landmass and about 24% of Earths continents.

Climate warming is particularly affecting permafrost areas, including the vast amount of carbon it stores.

The course investigates how climate and landcover affect permafrost, the role of ground ice in the (in)stability of landscapes, the hydrology of permafrost environments, as well as the impacts of perennially frozen ground on infrastructures and communities.

Students will also learn skills related to monitoring techniques and data sources.

By the end of the course, students will be able to understand key concepts of permafrost systems, and many of the major issues affecting permafrost environments.

Posting limited to: Professeur temps-partiel tudiant/ Student Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/07/24 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/25 Expected Enrolment: 30 Approval date: 2026/07/24 Number of credits: 3 Work Hours: 39 Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)



The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a recent collective agreement is ratified.

Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type: B Posting type: Rgulier / Regular Language of instruction: Anglais | English Competence in second language: Passive Course Schedule: - - - To view schedule: Requirements: PhD in geography, environmental studies, or related discipline, with demonstrated work in permafrost environments.

An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational requirement and/or demonstrated experience Additional Information and/or Comments: The course is offered in person An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

📌 APTPUO - Winter 2027- (Ottawa)
🏢 University of Ottawa
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