Ph.D. Position in Forest Ecology: A fully-funded Ph.D. position is available for candidates interested in forest ecology and climate change adaptation. The position allows enrollment at either the Institute of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Toronto or the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. The Ph.D. candidate will actively contribute to an operational-scale silvicultural experiment in the Petawawa Research Forest, central Ontario. This experiment, part of the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change network, will assess “climate-smart” strategies such as assisted migration and modified harvest regimes to enhance the resilience of temperate mixedwood forests.
Designation: Ph.D. Candidate
Research Area: Forest Ecology and Climate Change Adaptation
Location: University of Toronto or University of Alberta
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Sincere interest in forest ecology.
- Strong quantitative skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Job Description:
Ph.D. Position in Forest Ecology and Climate Change Adaptation
The Ph.D. candidate will:
- Participate in an operational-scale silvicultural experiment in the Petawawa Research Forest.
- Test “climate-smart” strategies for promoting the resilience of temperate mixedwood forests.
- Assess the growth and survival of transplanted seedlings, considering species, provenances, and residual stand structure.
- Examine long-term effects of stand structure and species composition on forest productivity using retrospective dendrochronological analyses.
- Contribute to the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change network’s objectives.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a letter of inquiry and a curriculum vitae to:
- Charles Nock: nock@ualberta.ca
- John Caspersen: john.caspersen@utoronto.ca
Full applications will be solicited and reviewed beginning January 12th, with positions remaining open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Last Date for Apply: Positions will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected, but full applications are encouraged for review beginning January 12th.
More About the Project: The Ph.D. project is funded by Silva21, and the Petawawa experiment is an integral part of the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change network. For more information, visit their websites:
