Postdoctoral Fellow, Remote Sensing - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan
Description
Primary Purpose: The Mistik Askiwin Dendrochronology Laboratory (MAD Lab) seeks applications for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) on a funded Environment and Climate Change Canada Nature-based Climate Solutions grant. The program is currently researching carbon sequestration in native trees in the Prairies from a growth, climatological, and economic standpoint.
Nature of Work: Combination of desk and fieldwork
Accountabilities: The PDF will be responsible for linking a dynamic team of landscape scientists, economists, soil scientists, GIS, remote sensers, and computer programmers to help develop an online decision support system to calculate landscape valuations across the southern Prairies. Previous experience working with one or more of these diverse groups will be seen as definitive assets.
Education: A PhD is required.
Licenses: A valid class 5 driver's license is a necessity.
Experience: The candidate should have extensive experience with statistical packages and quantitative research techniques, as well as have excellent communication and writing skills. In addition, she or he will have the ability to work independently and also function effectively in a team setting.
Skills: Expertise in the areas of resource economics, agricultural economics,
economic geography or a related discipline. Experience with spatial interpolation of landscape features of the prairies would be considered an asset.
To Apply: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to the principles of employment equity. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
Interested applicants should send by email, any questions, a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for two references to:
Dr. Colin Laroque
c/o The MAD Lab PDF (Remote Sensing PDF)
Department: Soil Science
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: 11/3/2023
Closing Date: Until Filled.
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin taapwaywin tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
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