Post-doc or graduate opportunity: forested watershed disturbance and aquatic
habitat or biodiversity
The University of British Columbia at Okanagan has an immediate opening
(starting April, 2008) for a research assistant (either a post-doc or a Ph.D.
level graduate) to work on forested watershed disturbance (harvesting, wildfire
etc.) and its impacts on aquatic habitat and biodiversity indicators.
Applicants should have a solid background in at least one of the subjects (such
as aquatic biology, forest disturbance, hydrology and geomorphology).
Demonstrated strengths in field survey, GIS and multivariate statistical
analysis would be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who have
demonstrated abilities to conducted research and published in scientific
journals.
For the post-doc position, preference will be given to candidates who hold a
Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment. Annual salary for this position will
be about $35,000 plus applied benefits, depending on experience. The initial
duration of this position is one year, with possible extension. For the
graduate research assistantship, successful candidate is expected to be hired
to work as a technician initially and then transferred to a graduate program
after candidate's successful graduate application. The salary for this
graduate position will be provided according to the UBC standards.
Candidates should provide a letter of interest, a CV, contact information for
three references, and copies of transcripts (unofficial is acceptable
initially) directly (email preferred) to:
Dr. Adam Wei
Department of Earth & Environmental Science
University of British Columbia (Okanagan)
3333 University Way
Kelowna, B.C.
Canada V1V 1V7
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: http://people.ok.ubc.ca/adamwei/
<http://people.ok.ubc.ca/adamwei/>
The deadline is March 1, 2008 or longer until the position is filled. Only will
those who are on the short list be contacted. The University of British
Columbia hires are based on merit and are committed to employment equity. We
encourage all qualified persons to apply.
