A two year postdoctoral fellowship is available in Conservation Biology at the University of Alberta to quantify biological significance of resource extraction activities in northern Alberta. Oil sands reserves in Alberta represent the second largest oil reserve in the world. Intense resource extraction has led to concern regarding water resources and aquatic species in particular. The post-doctoral fellow will join a large research team to help assess the impacts of resource extraction such resources, including environmental geochemists, toxicologists and aquatic ecologists from University of Alberta, University of Windsor, and University of Calgary. This research will provide important context for current debates regarding resource extraction, and is co-sponsored by industrial partners.
Candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of commencing the position. Experience with otilith microchemistry and laser ablation ICP-MS are considered an asset. Candidates interested in this position should send an email to Dr. Mark Poesch (poesch(at)ualberta.ca) with cover letter clearly articulating how this research builds on their experience, specific skills and date of availability. Applications are also accepted online at www.markpoesch.com/oppurtunities.php. Please note review of applicants will not commence until September 9, 2013. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Start date is negotiable but ideal start date is fall 2013 or winter 2014. The candidate will receive a salary of $45,000 per year plus benefits. The University of Alberta is consistently rated as one of the top 5 universities in Canada, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. Located in Albertas capital city, Edmonton (population of 1.2 million people), the University of Alberta provides a dynamic mixture of a large research intensive university, urban culture and recreation. More than 39,000 students from across Canada and 144 other countries participate in nearly 400 programs and 18 faculties (http://www.why.ualberta.ca/ualbertain1minute). Contact Information: Dr. Mark Poesch Assistant Professor, Conservation Ecology University of Alberta, Department of Renewable Resources 751 General Services Building, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H1 Ph: 780-492-4827 Email: Poesch(at)ualberta.ca Website: www.markpoesch.com
