The Bonier Lab
BEHAVIOUR · ECOLOGY · EVOLUTION · PHYSIOLOGY
Overview
Our research explores how organisms cope with diverse challenges like changing temperatures, disease, competition, and urbanization. We approach this aim from a number of perspectives, often investigating plastic changes in behaviour, physiology, and life history to better understand adaptations to challenges.
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
JOIN US
I am interested in recruiting motivated students who are passionate about biology, and whose background & interests line up well with our current research areas. I plan to recruit 1+ PhD student(s) for fall 2025, to work on our Global Urban Bird Survey project. Prospective students should send me an email describing your research interests & experience, along with a current cv & transcript (unofficial is ok). NOTE: Unfortunately, I am currently only able to recruit students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
CONTACT
Dr. Fran Bonier, Associate Professor
Queen's University Biology Department
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada
phone: +01.613.533.6000 x77024
email: bonierf@queensu.ca
photo credits:
P-G Bentz: Lake Opinicon
Derek Zaraza: Urban peregrine
Che Yuen Photography: burying beetle
Tasha Sturm: microbe handprint
Laura Schoenle: Haemoproteus in avian RBC