Dear colleagues,
We seek a motivated post-doctoral fellow to join a multi-disciplinary effort exploring the effects of recent, large scale fires on aquatic ecosystems in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The research has a particular focus on the land-to-water flux of carbon, nutrients, and toxins such as metals and PAHs, the effect of these fluxes on aquatic ecosystem health, and how inter-regional variation can be used to scale results to the broader landscape. Work will occur in the Boreal Shield and Boreal Plains regions of the NWT. The post-doctoral fellow will work collaboratively with researchers from a variety of organizations, lead field data collection efforts, analyze and disseminate collected data, and undertake some laboratory analyses. The position will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Suzanne Tank in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (www.biology.ualberta.ca). Work will occur in collaboration with Drs. William Quinton (Wilfrid Laurier University), Chris Spence (Environment Canada), David Olefeldt (University of Alberta) and Erin Kelly (Government of the Northwest Territories). The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top five research institutions. Within the University, the Department of Biological Sciences consists of 63 faculty, over 300 graduate students, and numerous support staff and postdoctoral fellows, and offers significant research support through facilities such as the Biogeochemical Analytical Service Laboratory. *Qualifications:* Applicants must hold a Ph.D. with specialization in aquatic biogeochemistry, hydrology, aquatic ecology, or a related field. Ideal qualities include experience with field work and the laboratory analyses of aquatic constituents, a history of engagement in collaborative research efforts, strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated success in producing peer-reviewed scientific publications. The post-doctoral fellow will be expected to work closely and successfully with a wide range of collaborators from across multiple disciplines, and organize field efforts in relatively remote locations. The post-doctoral appointment will be for two years, potentially renewable for an additional year based on performance and funding. The start date for the position will be on or before January, 2016. *Applications should include a two-page statement of research interests and accomplishments as they relate to the position, a full CV, and the names and contact information for three references.* *To Apply:* *Applications should be sent via email to:* Dr. Suzanne Tank Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences University of Alberta suzanne.t...@ualberta.ca *Closing date: *Review of applications will begin on August 17, 2015. The position will remain open until filled. *An online version of the job advertisement can be found at: * http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/news_events/employment/