Deadline for applying to this position is November 1st.
*Research Associate or Post-doctoral Fellow, Ecological Recovery of Reclaimed Lands in Alberta, University of Alberta * Lands developed for industrial uses and then reclaimed to a natural state are rarely evaluated to determine if reclamation objectives have been achieved. We have assembled a dataset of reclaimed wellsites vs reference conditions in forest, grassland, and cropland in Alberta, Canada. Methods include field observations and multispectral reflectance of soil and vegetation, proximal sensor measurements of soil properties, and precision yield estimates in cultivated lands. Background and initial findings are available at the project website <http://abmi.ca/home/projects/applied-research-projects/ecological-recovery-monitoring-project.html>. While analysis and publication of results from each of the 3 land types is in progress, we are seeking fresh eyes to synthesize and analyze the full dataset. Beyond the scientific learnings, the work is intended to inform development of an ongoing, long-term program for monitoring ecological recovery in Alberta. *Required Qualifications:* · PhD in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or related field. · Strong quantitative /analytical and modeling skills (e.g., using R). · A proven publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. · Eligible to work in Canada. *Desired Qualifications:* · Experience integrating multiple datasets. · Completed original research related to the topic. · Demonstrated ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. · Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written). · Prior experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) spatiotemporal data and geospatial analysis using ArcGIS, R, and/or other computer programming languages would be beneficial. *The candidate will have the option to be based on the main campus of University of Alberta or alternatively could be based at the Augustana Campus in Camrose, AB. The candidate will also work closely with the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks. * *Term*1 year with potential for renewal dependent on funding availability. Start date negotiable. *Salary*$52,000-62,000 per year based on experience, plus health benefits and an allowance for conference travel *Application Instructions*Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, a recent, representative example of your writing, and a list of 3 references (all in a single digital file – except the example of your writing can be a separate pdf) via email to: Anne McIntosh Assistant Professor of Biology and Lead Ecologist for the Ecological Recovery Monitoring Project Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta Camrose AB Email: [email protected] We will follow-up after the closing date with those who we would like to interview. *Closing date*November 1, 2016 *More information about the Ecological Recovery Monitoring project can be found at:* http://abmi.ca/home/projects/applied-research-projects/ecological-recovery-monitoring-project.html Core collaborators of the Ecological Recovery Monitoring project are the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures and the University of Alberta. *See also the job ad posted here: * *http://www.abmi.ca/home/careers/career-listings/Research-Associate-or-Post-doctoral-Fellow.html* <http://www.abmi.ca/home/careers/career-listings/Research-Associate-or-Post-doctoral-Fellow.html> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Anne McIntosh, PhD Assistant Professor of Biology Office: C154 Mailing address: 4901 46 Ave, University of Alberta, Augustana Campus Camrose, Alberta, T4V 2R3 780-679-1198 http://www.ualberta.ca/~amcintos/ *ü* *Please* consider the environment before printing this email.
