We are accepting applications for a post-doctoral research position working on a collaborative project between Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada (Department of Chemistry and Biology, http://www.ryerson.ca/cab/graduate.html) and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC http://www.ontario.ca/ministry- environment-and-climate-change). Research will focus on fish contamination across lakes in Ontario excluding the Great Lakes, but with potential to work collaboratively with other researchers looking at similar contaminant loadings in the GL areas of concern (University of Toronto, Don Jackson lab). The research will focus on analysis of available data collected for the Ontario MOECC Guide to Eating Sportfish (~1970-present), which provides serving advisories for different sportfish species based on observed contaminant levels in fish sampled across Ontario. In addition, the research offers a unique opportunity to work with a Canadian data analytics firm interested in developing spatio-temporal analyses methods and expertise. Findings will be published in relevant scientific journals and outlets. We are looking for individuals with a strong background in the area of spatial statistics, geostatistics, GIS, or analysis of large scale aquatic databases. Expertise in the area of fish contaminants and aquatic ecology will be highly valued.
The anticipated post-doctoral position will be for one-year with potential to extend the project for a second year pending suitable progress and secured funds. The successful applicant will begin the position in the spring of 2016 (March/April). Renumeration will be $40,000 plus associated benefits (e.g., health-care). Applications will be considered beginning end November to early December, and qualified individuals will be contacted for interviews by December 18th. Applicants must have a PhD or expect to have their PhD by the start date. Please submit a cover letter providing details on how your background and skills (e.g., strong quantitative background in spatial ecology / species distribution modelling / R scripting / GIS) make you a suitable candidate for the job. Please also indicate when you are available to start and provide the names and contact details for three references. Application packages should be emailed to both Stephanie Melles ([email protected] http://www.ryerson.ca/cab/facultyandstaff/stephanie-melles.html) and Satyendra Bhavsar ([email protected]). Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Ryerson University is covered by a highly competitive benefits package, in addition to the base salary.
