Survey by The Scientist magazine finds scientists love working in Canada
TORONTO (CP) - The University of Toronto is one of the most coveted places in the world for scientists to work, as are four other Canadian schools, according to a survey by The Scientist magazine.
The publication polled more than 35,000 scientists who were asked to rank the best places to work in the United States and elsewhere around the world. Five Canadian schools made the non-U.S. top 10 list, with the University of Toronto coming in first.
The University of Alberta was second, Dalhousie University was fourth, McMaster University was seventh and the University of British Columbia was ranked ninth best.
The winners were chosen from a list of 25 institutions in Canada and Europe.
The magazine credits increased research funding for creating a science boom in Canada.
Boris Steipe, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, told the magazine that he also enjoys the Canadian lifestyle. "The quality of life is greater than anywhere else in the world, especially when compared to, say, major U.S cities," he said. "On my academic salary I was able to buy a house right away in a quiet, green neighbourhood, only a 10-minute bike ride away from our downtown campus. As the Canadians say: Awesome!"
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