Join us
Join our pioneering team at the University of Manitoba to advance research on climate risks and impacts. We welcome applicants at all levels from diverse backgrounds, including civil engineering, water resources, climate science, agronomy, geography, statistics, or related fields. We value a range of perspectives and expertise. If you are driven by curiosity and motivated to make impactful discoveries, we encourage you to apply.
In our lab, students will be trained to collect, organize, and analyze geospatial and socioeconomic data; conduct empirical and numerical modeling; and write professional research documents. In addition to technical skills, I will offer tailored guidance on project management, communication, leadership, professional writing, and networking to ensure that each trainee achieves their career development goals and makes a significant contribution to the team. Several project options are available; to understand the work we do, please see examples of Research and Papers.
Postdoctoral Researchers:
At this time, we do not have any open postdoctoral positions.
Please check this page regularly as I expect news about a grant proposal currently under review.
Graduate Students:
Our lab is currently seeking 1 MSc and 1 PhD students to start in September 2025, with potential flexibility for an earlier start. If you are interested in joining our research lab and align with our research areas, please ensure you meet the following admission requirements:
PhD applicants must have a B+ GPA in both their BS and MSc degrees.
MSc applicants must have a B GPA in their BS degree.
For international degrees, please refer to UM’s International Degree Equivalencies scale.
You must meet UM’s English language proficiency requirements.
If you meet these requirements, please fill out the Graduate Research Interest Form to express your interest in joining our lab.
Undergraduate Students:
Undergraduate students at UM who are interested in summer research opportunities with our lab and have a minimum CGPA of B+ are encouraged to fill out the Undergraduate Research Interest Form.
Important Information:
Applications submitted via email will not be considered.
We review applications on a rolling basis and, due to the high volume of submissions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an online interview process.
If you find any issues with the Research Interest Form, please contact Donghoon.Lee@umanitoba.ca.
The Lee Research Lab aims to cultivate an equitable, diverse, and inclusive space and is committed to advancing the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through attentive listening, compassionate support, and continuous learning. We foster a human-centric environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to age, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual and gender identities, abilities, and socioeconomic status. We uphold the right of all members to a safe and secure working environment where they are treated with dignity and respect. All members of the Lee Research Lab are expected to sign this pledge. For additional information, please visit:
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