Postdoctoral Position in Blue Carbon: Join our team to contribute to the research program aiming to assess Canada’s ocean’s natural climate solutions capacity. This position involves synthesizing spatial datasets for coastal ecosystem distributions to understand potential future coastal ecosystem health and carbon storage scenarios.’
Postdoctoral Position in Future Blue Carbon Scenarios
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Future Blue Carbon Scenarios in Coastal Ecosystems
Location: University of Victoria, UBC, McGill, or Remote
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- PhD in ecology, geography, biological oceanography, statistics, or related discipline
- Strong publication record and project completion track record
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, Python, or Matlab) and ArcGIS
- Experience with data synthesis and large spatial datasets
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Job Description:
- Develop scenarios for future coastal ecology based on spatial data and models
- Analyze and visualize scenarios for future habitats and carbon storage implications
- Collaborate with Blue Carbon Canada team, scientists, and partners
- Communicate project details effectively with colleagues and mentors
- Contribute to an inclusive research environment and knowledge sharing
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email the following materials in a single PDF document to pm.bluecarboncanada@gmail.com with their last name in the file name:
- Cover letter detailing motivation, qualifications, and EDI commitment
- CV including publication list and quantitative skills
- 2 sample research publications relevant to the project
- Contact details for 2-3 references
Last Date for Application: Review of applications begins on September 30th. Applicants should be available to start early 2025.
