Plsc Pdf Grassland Genomics and Ecosystem Services - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PLSC PDF Grassland Genomics and Ecosystem Services:

Primary Purpose:

Successful individuals will join a set of new, highly collaborative, and well-funded projects exploring multi-trophic interactions in grassland ecosystems and identifying management interventions that can enhance the associated ecosystem services.

Nature of Work:

Our group's focus in these projects will be on understanding how the species and genetic composition of plant assemblages influence soil microbial communities and the consequences of those relationships for multiple ecosystem services.

We will explore these questions using observational studies, and field and greenhouse experiments.

There will be considerable opportunity to collaborate with researchers across an array of fields (ecology, plant breeding, soil science, entomology, and artificial intelligence), and to integrate data generated by other groups into wholistic analyses.

While there are defined deliverables for these projects, each position can be shaped by the interests of the successful applicant.

Education:

Must have received a PhD in a relevant discipline within the last 5 years, or anticipated defense prior to September 2024.

Experience:

Must be the lead author on at least one paper published or in review at a peer reviewed venue, preferably an ISI indexed journal.

Experience generating and analyzing soil microbiome data. Experience working with large datasets and complex analytical methods (e.g., random forests, structural equation models, etc.)

To Apply:

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada: an affordable mid-sized city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure activities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities. It offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of more than 25,000. The Bennett lab is in The College of Agriculture and Bioresources, which is an international leader in applied research and scholarship with expertise integrated across three primary scientific and social domains; food and bioproduct sciences; environment, ecology and community; and sustainable production systems.

Department:
Plant Sciences

Status:
Term

Employment Group:
Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary Information:
The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Posted Date: 11/20/2023

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Number of Openings: 2

Work Location:
On Campus