interested in joining our team?
We believe that the most exciting and impactful research is collaborative. Our group operates using a team-based approach and strives for positive, respectful, professional, and productive working relationships. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are a cornerstone of scientific and academic excellence. We have a diverse team that fosters an open, inclusive, and equitable environment. Applications from members of groups that are underrepresented in the sciences are encouraged.
Potential Postdoctoral researchers
We occasionally have positions for postdoctoral researchers in the group. Details will be posted here.
Potential graduate students
Interested candidates should email Cora (youngcj at yorku.ca) with the following information: i) a short statement on why they would like to join the group; ii) short statement on their commitment to teamwork, equity, diversity, and inclusion; iii) cv or resume in pdf format; and iv) unofficial copy of transcript(s).
York University Undergraduate Students
Interested students who meet the requirements described below should email Dr. Young (youngcj at yorku.ca) with the following information: i) a short statement on why they would like to join the group; ii) short statement on their commitment to teamwork, equity, diversity, and inclusion; iii) cv or resume in pdf format; and iv) unofficial copy of transcript(s).
Summer Research Projects: In most cases, summer research opportunities will be limited to students who receive the NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Award (USRA) or the Dean’s Undergraduate Research Award (DURA). Please consult the guidelines for these programs.
CHEM 4000 Projects: Course description can be found here. Students must be enthusiastic about environmental chemistry research and have completed at least one of the following courses: CHEM 3080, CHEM 3060, CHEM 3061. Most opportunities for projects will be during the fall and winter terms. There are rarely opportunities for CHEM 4000 summer projects. For summer 2023, there will be an opportunity for 1-2 CHEM 4000 students to join the group and participate in THE CIX field project. Applicants for these positions will be considered at the end of February 2023. For consideration, please submit the above-mentioned information to Dr. Young prior to that time.
Research Experience Term Courses: Course descriptions can be found here. Students must be enthusiastic about environmental chemistry research and have demonstrated success in the courses they have completed thus far. Completion of relevant courses (e.g. CHEM 2080, CHEM 3060, CHEM 3061) is strongly encouraged, but not required.