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Job description: Offer DescriptionThe expected pay for this position is $5,000.00/month.Postdoc position: Spatial patterning and community assembly across the tundra biomeJob DescriptionThere is an urgent need to understand the effects that global change can have on the Earth, its system components and ecosystems. One area of critical concern is the imminent abrupt and irreversible critical transitions of ecosystems through tipping points. Recent discoveries indicate that such tipping could be evaded and even reversed in ecosystems through spatial pattern formation, thereby creating pathways of resilience. For our ERC-Synergy project Pathways of resilience and evasion of tipping in ecosystems (RESILIENCE) we are offering a postdoctoral position for a self-motivated candidate with a strong scientific background in the fields of ecology, remote sensing, environmental sciences, data science, mathematics or statistics with excellent English language skills.The aim of RESILIENCE is to fundamentally advance our understanding and predictions of tipping points and critical transitions in ecosystems and reveal how these can be evaded and even reversed through spatial pattern formation. RESILIENCE will develop a new theory for emerging resilience through spatial pattern formation and link this with real tipping-prone biomes undergoing accelerating global change: savanna and tundra. The candidate will benefit from the expertise of the four Principal Investigators (PIs) in the RESILIENCE project: Max Rietkerk, an ecologist at Utrecht University, Arjen Doelman, a mathematician at Leiden University, Ehud Meron, a physicist at Ben-Gurion University, and Isla Myers-Smith, an ecologist at the University of British Columbia.In this postdoc project in the Faculty of Forestry at University of British Columbia, you will study community assembly in tundra ecosystems, revealing how tundra plant species form spatial patterns and how this confers resilience to global change across the tundra biome. For this project, you will assemble spatially explicit datasets of plant community composition working with the point framing data from the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX+) database. You will then statistically model vegetation change over time and in response to climate change drivers taking into account the spatial arrangement of tundra plants and the spatial patterning of ecosystem types in the surrounding landscape.This research will test the hypothesis that certain spatial patterning can confer resilience to ecological change using approaches previously applied in savanna and dryland ecosystems. This research will increase our understanding of tundra ecosystem resilience and will be used to predict rates of landscape and ecological change with global change across the tundra biome. We collaborate with other PhD’s, postdocs and senior researchers from the different involved universities to explore mathematical and physical models of the resulting data to address the larger project goals.Minimum QualificationsA PhD degree in ecology, remote sensing, environmental sciences, data science, mathematics, statistics or a related fieldStrong quantitative skills including ecological data analysis, statistical analysis and data managementExperience in R and/or Python programmingAn interest in interdisciplinary research spanning the fields of ecology, remote sensing, spatial analysis and mathematical ecologyExperience in writing and publishing peer-reviewed articlesFluency in verbal and written EnglishExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and lead multi-author collaborative research projectsInterest in working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment as a part of a diverse teamWillingness to provide mentorship to early career researchers on the teamPreferred QualificationsExperience using version control software and conducting collaborative scienceWillingness to lead fieldwork in Arctic locationsKnowledge of spatial analysis and Bayesian statisticsExperience conducting ecological data synthesisExperience conducting fieldworkExperience in northern ecosystemsExperience conducting ecological monitoring and/or experimental designOfferYou will be offered a full-time two-year position with the potential to extend to a third year. The annual salary will be $60,000 CAD per year. UBC offers postdocs a wide-ranging benefits plan that includes extended health and dental coverage. Postdocs are encouraged to apply for external funding to support their independent research building on this position within the research group.About the OrganizationThis position will be based at the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, which is located on the territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) People.The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Faculty of Forestry is recognized globally as one of the leading forestry faculties in the world. As the largest Faculty of Forestry in Canada, we welcome almost 1500 undergraduate and graduate students from over 40 countries every year to study forestry at UBC.We strive to create a respectful, positive and safe working environment for people of all backgrounds. We believe that inclusiveness and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Additional InformationFor more information about this position, please contact Prof. Isla Myers-Smith (contact information at ).ApplyThe application deadline is 20th March 2024 or until the position is filled. For more information see:This posting is for the campus in British Columbia, Canada.Please refer to reference number EU-57869 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the of the supervisor for this position to learn more about their research.Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Vancouver
UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one’s own way. UBC’s is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future. In addition to providing support and advocacy for all postdocs, the PDFO is dedicated to providing that foster the development of soft skills needed in today’s professional environments, helping them secure future careers in their chosen fields.About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada’s third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It’s the perfect backdrop to your academic research.RequirementsLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute The University of British Columbia (UBC) Country Canada State/Province British Columbia City Vancouver Postal Code V6T 1Z4 Street 2329 West Mall GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceBritish Columbia CityVancouver Street2329 West Mall Postal CodeV6T 1Z4STATUS: EXPIRED
The University of British Columbia is offering a postdoc position with a monthly pay of $5,000.00 to study spatial patterning and community assembly across the tundra biome. The position is part of the RESILIENCE project aiming to understand tipping points and critical transitions in ecosystems. The candidate should have a strong scientific background in ecology, remote sensing, environmental sciences, mathematics, or statistics. The position is based at the Faculty of Forestry at UBC, and the candidate will work on studying tundra ecosystems and creating spatially explicit datasets. The position offers a two-year contract with a salary of $60,000 CAD per year and benefits. UBC values inclusiveness and diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. The deadline for applications is March 20, 2024, or until the position is filled.
The job description taken from the provided website is for the position of a Junior Business Analyst. The primary responsibilities of the role include:
– Analyzing the business requirements and creating detailed documentation
– Assisting in the development and implementation of new processes and systems
– Conducting research and analysis to support key business decisions
– Collaborating with various teams to identify areas for improvement and optimization
– Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders
– Providing ad-hoc support and assistance as needed
The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.
Expected salary: $5000 per month
Job date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:11:51 GMT
