Postdoctoral Fellowship in Aquatic Toxicology University of Northern British Columbia, Canada: Quesnel River Research Centre QRRC, Postdoctoral Fellow in Aquatic Toxicology University of Northern British Columbia January 15, 2024
Project Description
A postdoctoral fellow is wanted in a collaborative research project evaluating flood, fire and increasing temperature risks posed to upper Fraser watershed salmon stocks in a rapidly changing climate. The project will involve setting up, running, and analyzing the results of aquatic toxicology experiments designed to understand the effects of increasing water temperatures and wildfire-contaminated spawning habitat on Pacific salmon early life stages in the British Columbia interior. Gene expression analysis and visual behaviour tests will be used to further understand the effects of these changing conditions on the developing salmon. The larger multi-investigator research project seeks to define the influences of environmental change on sustaining salmonid populations within Quesnel Lake and large lakes in the region using a multidisciplinary approach. The position is funded for two years and will have an annual salary of $60,000/year. The successful candidate will be based at the Quesnel River Research Centre, Likely, BC. The position will start May 1, 2024.
Qualifications
The funded position requires a doctoral degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in fish biology, molecular biology and/or fish ecotoxicology. Applicants will require demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in English, and have the ability to report their findings in peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at conferences and outreach activities. Candidates should also be highly organized and resourceful and able to work well independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Application
Applications should consist of a cover letter outlining the relevance of the applicant’s education, experience, and background to the position, as well as a curriculum vitae, university transcripts and contact details for at least two potential referees that can comment on the applicant’s qualifications and experience relevant to this position. Applications should be sent to HRecruit@unbc.ca and quote competition # 24-001AC. For more information, please contact Dr. Jason Raine at jason.raine@unbc.ca.
The application deadline is March 15, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the LGBTQ2+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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