Tyler J. Murchie

  • Scientist, Ancient DNA Lab (Biodiversity Genomics division) at the Hakai Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Anthropology, McMaster University

Our team conducts ancient DNA research at the nexus of archaeology, palaeontology, and palaeoecology with a particular emphasis on environmental DNA and other disseminated sources of ancient biomolecules.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Research scientist, Hakai Institute
  • 2025–present
    Adjunct assistant professor, McMaster University
  • 2021–2023
    Postdoctoral fellow, McMaster University

Education

  • 2021 
    McMaster University, Ph.D. in Anthropology - Archaeology
  • 2015 
    University of Calgary, M.A. in Archaeology
  • 2012 
    University of Calgary, B.Sc. in Archaeology (Hons.), first class

Grants and Contracts

  • 2025
    NSERC Alliance
    Role:
    Co-applicant
    Funding Source:
    Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Contact Tyler for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision