Projects/Join the Group

Projects in the VandenBoer Research Group are currently available for students interested in pursuing studies in Analytical Environmental Chemistry with a focus on the atmospheric chemistry of reactive nitrogen with a focus on agricultural systems, deposition of PFAS into remote regions, and atmosphere-surface interactions.

Scientific qualifications and experience we seek as strong assets in new scientists in the group are: high level analytical capabilities, quality assurance and quality control, chromatography, mass spectrometry, solid phase extraction, environmental field work, large data-set analysis, automation, and mass spectrometry.

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 traditionally excluded in the sciences are encouraged.

POTENTIAL GRADUATE STUDENTS

Interested candidates should email Trevor (tvandenb 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 undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcript(s).

YORK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Interested students who meet the requirements described below should email Dr. VandenBoer (tvandenb at yorku.ca) with the following information provided in separate PDF documents:
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; 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.

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) is encouraged, but not required.