Jobs:Job-00188
Apply before: 12 August 2020
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Posting:
Position: Postdoctoral Scholar
Apply before: 12 August 2020
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Duration: 2 years
Start date: Oct 1, 2020 is preferred
Location: Calgary, Canada is preferred but remote options could be considered
Due date: August 12, 2020
The Government of British Columbia (BC) and the University of Calgary (UC), Department of Biological Sciences are accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar interested in the assessment and modelling of old-growth forests. The successful candidate will assess above- and below-ground carbon stocks and rates of carbon sequestration of Coastal BC old growth forests under different site conditions, management practices (including conservation), natural disturbance regimes, and wood product use. This project will directly inform the forest management policies and practices in BC and help address the Government’s climate change mitigation targets.
The candidate will be working with Dr. Caren Dymond, Senior Research Scientist, Government of BC, Adj. Prof. UC, Dr Ed Johnson, Faculty Professor UC, and Dr. Sari Saunders, Research Ecologist Government of BC.
Basic Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. degree in forestry, vegetation community ecology, geography, landscape ecology or a related field;
- Experience in using forest simulation models and assessing their output;
- Expertise with modeling approaches and tools for simulating forest landscape change; LANDIS-II or LANDIS Pro preferred;
- Publication track record;
- Strong track record of meeting deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English
Application Procedure: Application materials must be submitted by emailing a complete application package to Caren.Dymond@gov.bc.ca. Include a cover letter explaining your interest in the project and clearly stating if you would move to Calgary, CV, 2 papers and 3 references.
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