Job Description

Academic

Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow - O\'Connor Lab

Department Research | O\'Connor | Department of Zoology | Faculty of Science (Mary O\'Connor)

Posting End Date June 18, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

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Postdoctoral position in seagrass ecology and community partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 University of British Columbia, Vancouver

The research group of Mary O\xe2\x80\x99Connor at UBC (oconnorlab.weebly.com) invites applicants for a postdoctoral research position to join a project to understand seagrass ecology, decline and recovery in James Bay, Quebec, Canada. The project is in partnership with the Cree communities in the region, and a team of researchers from other Canadian universities, known as the Coastal Habitat Comprehensive Research Project (CHCRP)
(https://www.eeyoucoastalhabitat.ca/). One recent publication from the project is listed at the end of this ad.

The successful applicant will join ongoing efforts, and will be encouraged to develop and lead a project within the scope of the CHCRP that builds on recent progress and shared goals in the region. This position also requires assisting with, or leading, publications and presentations.
The position will be based at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) in the Department of Zoology and the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC) (https://biodiversity.ubc.ca/), with field work in James Bay, Quebec. Travel and field work in this remote region are essential.

Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in ecology, evolution or a related field (or planned within the next 3 months)
- Strong data analysis, data wrangling, statistical modelling, and open science skills
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in seagrass field ecology methods
- Excellent writing skills and habits and demonstrated publication record
- Commitment to exploring scientific research in the context of Indigenous community culture, goals and priorities
- Demonstrated experience in remote field settings that require patience and flexibility, and working as part of a diverse team.
- Scientific diving skills (CAUS, or AAUS) (desired, not required)
- Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (desired)

If you feel you can excel in this position and do not meet the qualifications listed above, please inquire and let\xe2\x80\x99s discuss.
Salary: $60,000 CAD/year (negotiable) + benefits (see https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits for benefits details). The initial position is for one year with a second-year likely, though contingent on performance and funding. It is highly desirable that the postdoc live in Vancouver and participate actively in the BRC and O\xe2\x80\x99Connor lab, and there are funds for a higher salary to support the cost of living in Vancouver.

To apply, please email (one pdf preferred) a current CV, a letter of interest (2 page maximum), two examples of published papers (one in press is ok), and the names and contact information for three references to Mary O\xe2\x80\x99Connor (oconnor@zoology.ubc.ca). Inquiries are welcome, this is a somewhat unusual (but exciting!) position, and conversations and questions are most welcome.
Application review will begin May 1st, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Field work begins this summer in mid-July.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. We understand that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their impact will be carefully considered.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

A recent publication from the CHCRP research team:
Leblanc, M-L., M. I. O\xe2\x80\x99Connor, Z. Z. Kuzyk, F. Noisette, K. Davis, E. Rabbitskin, L.-L. Sam, U.
Neumeier, R. Costanzo, J. Ehn, D. Babb, J. Idrobo, J-P Gilbert, B. Leblon, M. M. Humphries.
2022. Limited recovery following a massive seagrass decline in subarctic eastern Canada. Global Change Biology. 29(2): 432-450.

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