Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity
The next application round begins November 1, 2015. The deadline is
January 13, 2016.
We seek applicants for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in the U.B.C.
Biodiversity Research Centre
(<http://www.biodiversity.ubc.ca/>www.biodiversity.ubc.ca/ ). The
Centre is made up of over 50 faculty members with interests in
ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity and conservation.
Preference will be given to candidates with bold ideas, demonstrated
research ability, and strong communication skills. The successful
candidate will be expected to conduct original research on core
problems in biodiversity, foster interactions within the Centre, run
a seminar series, and organize a retreat. Postdoctoral fellows funded
by the Biodiversity Research Centre typically interact with several
lab groups. Candidates are welcome to contact potential collaborating
labs in the Centre to inquire about current and potential research
activities, but it is not necessary to apply to work with a specific
faculty member.
Starting date, 1 September 2016.
Salary $48,000 per yr.
Research stipend: $7,000 per yr.
Send curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a statement of
overall scientific goals and interests (approximately 2 pages) to the
address below. Applications and Reference letters will be accepted
electronically; reference letters must be sent directly by the referee.
Search Chair, Biodiversity Research Centre, U.B.C.,
6270 University Blvd., Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z4.
(e-mail <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]).
Closing date for application, 13 January 2016.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is
committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
