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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, (L3-PDF 1), ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE IN THE PRAIRIES
University of Saskatchewan Salary: $45,000/year + benefits
Duration: 2 years Start Date: early 2020 (negotiable) Location: University of Saskatchewan Supervisors: Dr. Helen Baulch, University of Saskatchewan and Dr. Phil Loring, University of Guelph Description: We are seeking a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to lead integrative work on modelling ecosystem services in the Canadian Prairies. This work is aimed at creating simulations of the responses of varied ecosystem services to changing wetland coverage and climate. The successful candidate will work across ResNET and Global Water Futures researchers to integrate ecosystem services into existing hydrological modelling tools (virtual basins), supported by a strong cohort of collaborating hydrological modellers, biogeochemists, and ecologists engaged in work on biodiversity, nutrient cycling and transport, carbon storage, GHG release, and water-related risks. This position is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Strategic Partnership Grants for Networks. The PDF will join the team of the newly funded NSERC ResNet: A network for monitoring, modeling, and managing Canada’s ecosystem services for sustainability and resilience and work within the Global Institute for Water Security, linking closely with Global Water Futures researchers, and partners. This position is for 2 years, and will be based out the University of Saskatchewan. Expected outcomes include:
The ideal candidate would have either hydrological modelling experience or some background in hydrology, experience working with multi-stakeholders and multiple ecosystem services, as well as experience working in an interdisciplinary team on complex water issues. To apply, please send a cover letter describing your research background, interests, and qualifications; two example publications demonstrating your relevant research experience; plus, a complete curriculum vitae and contact information for at least two references to sminnes@uoguelph.ca. Application Deadline: February 10, 2019. Any applications received after the deadline will only be considered if the position is not filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW (T3-PDF1), MONITORING CHANGE IN SPATIAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICE NETWORKS
McGill University .Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $50,000 per annum + benefits Duration: 2 years Location: McGill University Supervisors: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez (McGill) and Dr. Marie-Josée Fortin (Toronto) We are seeking an exceptional postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on the problem of identifying and monitoring change in spatial networks of biodiversity and ecosystem service (ES) supply. The PDF will develop appropriate quantitative methods and apply them to a selection of Canadian resource use landscapes. The specific research objectives are (i) using existing data to identify spatial ES networks in our six partner landscapes, (ii) the identification of statistically robust network indicators for trend detection in the supply and connectivity of ES, and (iii) to develop methods that support decisions for the allocation of resources to monitor ES across space (and time) in order to maximize the information obtained from the ES monitoring networks in each landscape. The PDF will employ methods for ecosystem service network monitoring, which draw upon a powerful suite of tools for identifying the connectivity of the ES network, and for ranking the importance of the nodes and links to the dynamical state of network. This postdoc is part of a larger NSERC Strategic Network, ResNet, an exciting new research network with the ambitious goal of providing scientific knowledge for the management of ecosystem services to enable more resilient resource management in Canada’s working landscapes and so ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for Canadians. NSERC ResNet brings together 26 co-applicants from 11 universities, 30 collaborators, and 17 partner organizations to address important questions about the management and future of Canada’s working landscapes and the critical ecosystem services they provide. This postdoc will be part of Theme 3, which will provide knowledge used by themes 1 and 2, and the partner landscapes, to make reliable inferences and predictions about the sustainability of ES provision into the future. Essential Duties: The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to conduct innovative research and outreach in collaboration with a diverse group of university scientists as well as their industry and government partners. The postdoc will co-lead a series of data collection workshops in different landscapes across Canada. The specific duties of the position will include model development and simulation; data collection; stakeholder discussions; report writing; workshop organization and the preparation of manuscripts in collaboration with the supervisors. The successful candidate will also be responsible for training graduate students and contributing to the development of competitive research grants as needed. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline within the last three years and have primary publications in refereed, English language journals. We are seeking fluency in written and spoken English, the ability to work cooperatively with the supervisors, and strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have expertise in numerical ecology, network methods, ecoinformatics, biodiversity and ecosystem service science, and a desire to develop novel methods in the monitoring of ecological change. We value creative and autonomous thinkers used to working in an interdisciplinary setting. National and international travel will be required. To apply, please send a cover letter describing your research background, interests, and qualifications; two example publications demonstrating your relevant research experience; plus, a complete curriculum vitae and contact information for at least two references to andrew.gonzalez@mcgill.ca and mariejosee.fortin@utoronto.ca. Application deadline: Open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. |
PhD AND MA POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE IN THE PRAIRIES
University of Guelph PhD (L3-PhD1) Position Specific Information
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience Duration: 4 years Start Date: September 8, 2020 Location: Based out of the University of Guelph Supervisors: Dr. Phil Loring, University of Guelph and Dr. Helen Baulch, University of Saskatchewan MA (L3-MA1) Position Specific Information Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience Duration: 2 years Ideal Start Date: September 7, 2021, however, the start date is flexible depending on the academic timelines of the candidate. Location: Based out of the University of Guelph Supervisors: Dr. Phil Loring, University of Guelph and Dr. Helen Baulch, University of Saskatchewan Description: We are seeking one Doctoral student and one Masters student to help conduct integrative work on modelling ecosystem services in the Canadian Prairies. This work is aimed at simulating responses of varied ecosystem services to changing wetland coverage and climate. The main role of these positions will be to undertake work on ecosystem services scenario development grounded in virtual basin modelling, crossing over into work on scenario pathways and policy options. The successful candidates will work across ResNET and Global Water Futures researchers to integrate ecosystem services into existing hydrological modelling tools (virtual basins), supported by a strong cohort of collaborating hydrological modelers, biogeochemists, and ecologists engaged in work on biodiversity, nutrient cycling and transport, carbon storage, GHG release, and water-related risks. This position is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Strategic Partnership Grants for Networks. The successful candidates will join the team of the newly funded NSERC ResNet: A network for monitoring, modeling, and managing Canada’s ecosystem services for sustainability and resilience. There will also be collaborative work with colleagues within the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, and with Global Water Futures researchers, and partners at the University of Saskatchewan. Duties could include a combination of the following depending on the interests and skill set of the candidates:
Applicants must have completed a master’s degree (for the PhD position) or an undergraduate degree (for the MA position) in the field of Anthropology, Ecology, Biology, Geography, Natural Resources, or a related field and have good knowledge or interest in agent-based modelling and/or multicriteria based decision making analysis. Experience with scientific publications would be a great advantage. We require strong numeric abilities (particularly for the PhD position), fluency in written and spoken English, the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and collaborators, and strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidates would have either hydrological modelling experience or some background in hydrology, and experience and/or interest in working with multi-stakeholders and an interdisciplinary team on complex water issues. Application Procedure To apply please send a cover letter describing your research background, interests, and qualifications; plus a curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three references to Philip Loring (phil.loring@uoguelph.ca). Application Deadline: February 10, 2020. Any applications received after the deadline will only be considered if the position is not filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. TWO MASTERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES POSITIONS
Dalhousie University I am co-leading the Atlantic landscape node of NSERC ResNet. This case study landscape is the Bay of Fundy dykeland system, which has largely replaced its salt marshes with drained agricultural land starting with French settlement in the 1600s (read more here: https://bit.ly/347bck7). Sea level rise and increasing storm activity means difficult decisions on which dykes should be reinforced for agricultural persistence, which may need to be shortened to reduce infrastructure burdens, and where tidal marsh restoration may be feasible to provide natural protections. The early years of NSERC ResNet will see us exploring ecosystem service delivery from dykelands and marshes, and intermediary states, to inform those decisions.
I am looking for up to two students to begin Masters of Environmental Studies (MES) with me at Dalhousie (https://bit.ly/2D4DUGo) to tackle research on how settlers and Mi’kmaq use and value the drained agricultural land (dykelands) and the salt marshes they replaced (and to which sections will return if abandoned or realigned). Opportunities for students as part of NSERC ResNet are many and include additional training opportunities as well as national and international internships and networking. Candidates should be socially curious, ideally trained in social science fields (e.g. first degrees in Geography, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Planning) and interested in methods such as quantitative surveys and/or semi-structured interviews. Canadians and permanent residents in Canada will be given preference, but we are extremely keen to hear from students who identify as belonging to equity-seeking groups (This helps clarify what that means to Dalhousie:https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/dept/hres/Self-ID-prospective-employees-2017.pdf. Aboriginal students are particularly encouraged to apply. Please contact me to express interest (have a look here first: http://katesherren.org/how-to-express-interest-in-working-with-me/), and be prepared to provide a c.v., unofficial transcripts, and evidence of English competency and skill. UNE OU UN STAGIAIRE EN ÉCONOMIE
Numéro de l’appel de candidatures : STA20-003 Salaire : Taux à partir de 20.99 $, selon le nombre de sessions terminées et réussies Période d’inscription : Du 05 au 16 novembre 2020 Le télétravail est possible sous certaines conditions. L’Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) L’Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) s’appuie sur l’expertise d’environ 300 personnes afin de fournir des informations statistiques fiables et objectives pour l’ensemble du Québec. Les statistiques produites par l’ISQ couvrent une large palette de domaines, y compris la démographie, l’économie, la santé, l’éducation, la culture, etc.
Se joindre à nous, c’est : • Avoir une réelle influence sur la société québécoise en participant au succès de nombreuses enquêtes qui aident à faire avancer les connaissances dans des domaines clés; • Relever des défis intellectuels stimulants et variés; • S’intégrer à une équipe dynamique et passionnée qui travaille avec rigueur et objectivité; • Évoluer dans un environnement de travail convivial et accessible, en constante évolution. CONTEXTE La Direction des statistiques sectorielles et du développement durable (DSSDD) a pour mandat d’assurer le maintien, le développement et l’intégration des données statistiques portant sur les secteurs minier, bioalimentaire, manufacturier, des services, notamment les institutions financières et le secteur touristique. Elle est responsable de l’intégration et du développement de données statistiques régionales et de la production des analyses comparatives entre les régions et les municipalités régionales de comté du Québec. La DSSDD a pour mandat, conformément à l’article 3.1 de la Loi sur l’Institut de la statistique du Québec, de recueillir, produire et diffuser les informations statistiques requises pour aider à l'élaboration et au suivi de la stratégie de développement durable du gouvernement, dont celles requises pour les indicateurs de développement durable. Enfin, elle est responsable du développement et de la mise en place des comptes de l’environnement pour le Québec. Enfin, la DSSDD coordonne des consultations auprès des ministères et organismes du Québec et participe à plusieurs réunions fédérales-provinciales-territoriales, dont celles sur la statistique des minéraux, agricole, des transports, des entreprises, etc. Son rôle est de faire valoir les intérêts et les besoins de l’appareil statistique québécois auprès de Statistique Canada et de concilier les besoins du Québec avec ceux des autres provinces et territoires. ATTRIBUTIONS La ou le stagiaire participera : • À l’évaluation de la portée des statistiques environnementales; • Au recensement des données environnementales existantes et à l’évaluation de leur qualité; • À l’élaboration des indicateurs polyvalents multiusages issus de la structuration des statistiques environnementales (comptes de l’environnement) et de leur intégration avec les statistiques socioéconomiques; • À l’élaboration d’un indicateur de productivité des matières. PROFIL RECHERCHÉ • Détenir un diplôme universitaire de 1er ou de 2e cycle en économie ou en environnement; • Connaître les comptes de l’environnement sera considéré comme un atout; • Avoir un bon esprit d’équipe; • Avoir une bonne connaissance du français. OFFRE DE STAGE UNE OU UN STAGIAIRE EN ÉCONOMIE Numéro de l’appel de candidatures : STA20-003 Salaire : Taux à partir de 20.99 $, selon le nombre de sessions terminées et réussies Période d’inscription : Du 05 au 16 novembre 2020 Le télétravail est possible sous certaines conditions. LIEU DE L’EMPLOI 200, chemin Sainte-Foy Québec (QC) G1R 5T4 CONDITIONS D’ADMISSION • Avoir la citoyenneté canadienne, le statut de résident permanent ou un permis de travail délivré par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada. • Être étudiante ou étudiant dans un programme de 2e cycle universitaire, dans le domaine de l’économie. Le stage doit être prévu au programme d’études. POUR POSTULER Transmettre par courriel les documents suivants à l’adresse dotation_rh@stat.gouv.qc.ca, en inscrivant le numéro STA20-003 dans l’objet : • Curriculum vitae; • Plus récent relevé de notes. Vous devrez aussi nous confirmer que votre stage est prévu dans votre programme d’études et nous préciser votre statut au Canada et, si applicable, nous envoyer votre permis de travail émis par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada. POUR NOUS CONTACTER Pour toute question relative à l’emploi : M. Sylvain Carpentier, directeur des statistiques sectorielles et du développement durable 418 691-2411, poste 3022 sylvain.carpentier@stat.gouv.qc.ca Pour toute question relative au processus d’embauche : Mme Christina Gourde, technicienne en gestion des emplois 418 691-2413, poste 3250 dotation_rh@stat.gouv.qc.ca Ligne sans frais : 1 800 463-4090 |
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