Postdoctoral position in aquatic ecology at Simon Fraser University Applications are solicited for a post-doctoral associate in the laboratory of Jonathan Moore at Simon Fraser University. Applicants will develop a collaborative research project with the PI and members of the group that falls broadly within coastal conservation and ecology, and can be tailored to the interests of the successful applicant. Examples of potential research areas include: Pacific salmon ecology and conservation, invasive species, watershed disturbance, and stable isotope ecology.
A Ph.D. in ecology or a relevant field is required, and top candidates will have strong quantitative skills, an excellent publication record, and be interested in becoming an active member of the highly collaborative Earth 2 Ocean research group. The position will be funded initially for one year, with one or more years of additional funding available, contingent upon performance. Additional funds will be available to support new data collection and collaborative research endeavors. Location: Simon Fraser University is a vibrant research University located just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and is situated next to the mountains, forests, rivers, and the ocean of Western Canada. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 20, 2011. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, and include benefits (medical, dental). Interested candidates should submit a CV, three letters of reference, up to three relevant publications, and a brief (2 pages or less) description of research interests and a research project proposal. Please send all materials via email to [email protected]. For more information on the Moore lab, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/biology/faculty/jwmoore/, or the Earth 2 Ocean group http://www.earth2ocean.org.
