Dr. Rosalind Murray

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rosalind Murray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. She received her PhD from the University of Stirling and completed a PostDoc at the University of Toronto. Her research employs a combination of field and lab-based experiments to study how environmental conditions influence insect evolutionary ecology. Current research in her lab investigates ecological constraints on sexual selection, life history evolution in response to environmental change, and the effects of salinity pollution on freshwater populations and communities. Dr. Murray is actively accepting MSc and PhD students and encourages interested applicants to send their CV, unofficial transcripts, and cover letters summarizing their research interests and academic background. Her lab website provides additional details about her ongoing research and opportunities for prospective students.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology