Dr. Jim McGeer
Associate Professor, Biology Director, Laurier Institute for Water Science
Contact Information
Email: jmcgeer@wlu.caPhone: 519-884-0710 ext.3537 | lab 519-884-0710 ext.2213 (SR114); 3742 (N1039
Other Phone: 226-868-7429
Fax: 519-746-0677
Office Location: SR115
Office Hours: Winter 2013 - when the office door is open or by appointment
Academic Background
PhD, University of Dundee (1995)
MSc, University of British Columbia (1990)
BSc Agr, University of British Columbia (1987)
Biography
1999-2006, Research Manager - Metals & the Environment Program, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa
1996-1999, Research Associate - Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton
1995-1996, Postdoctoral studies - Jacob Blaustein Institute, Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Research: - Physiological responses to environmental stress in aquatic animals and the environmental toxicology and risk assessment of metals and nanomaterials.
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Research Opportunities:
Interested in joining an team of hard-working researchers focused on excellence and the development of solutions to our environmental issues? Our research ranges from developing basic scientific understandings to solution-based projects for application in risk assessment and regulations. We're a group with a passion for things aquatic and a desire to learn. Whether you're an undergrad student or interested in MSc and/or PhD studies, consider joining us - write to jmcgeer@wlu.ca.
Sept 2012 - Oliver, Katherine, Kelly, Jim, John, Rabia, Tyler, Ivana and Fiona (missing E-J and Jessie).


In the News
New Lab facilities --- we're moving and expanding!
- the new Centre for Cold Regions and Water Science, being built on Lodge St (completion July 2013).

