Biogeochemistry
5-yr Research Chair/ Assistant Prof., Biological Sciences in wetland carbon dynamics - Montreal, Canada
Location
Montreal
Canada
Theme
Category
Post date
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 09:09
Logistics
In the department of biological Sciences
Assistant Professor in carbon dynamics in wetlands
associated to a 5-year chair
UQAM is looking for qualified candidates to renew its faculty and ensure quality
development in all its areas of activity.
JOB TYPE: Assistant Professor position non-tenure track
STARTING DATE: ideally December 1st, 2024, but a later entry is negotiable
SALARY: According to the UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement
Concerned about being representative of Quebec society and determined to enrich itself
with its diversity, the University invites all qualified people to submit their applications, in
particular women, indigenous people, members of visible and ethnic minorities, as well
as disabled people in relation to the Equal Access to Employment Program. People from
these groups are invited to self-identify when submitting their application by completing
the identification questionnaire at this address and attaching it to their application file:
www.rhu.uqam.ca/visiteurs /equality/QuestionnaireAccesEgalite.pdf
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority must be given to people
with the necessary authorizations to work in Canada. This criterion is not a priority within
the meaning of the applicable collective agreements.
Assistant Professor in carbon dynamics in wetlands
associated to a 5-year chair
UQAM is looking for qualified candidates to renew its faculty and ensure quality
development in all its areas of activity.
JOB TYPE: Assistant Professor position non-tenure track
STARTING DATE: ideally December 1st, 2024, but a later entry is negotiable
SALARY: According to the UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement
Concerned about being representative of Quebec society and determined to enrich itself
with its diversity, the University invites all qualified people to submit their applications, in
particular women, indigenous people, members of visible and ethnic minorities, as well
as disabled people in relation to the Equal Access to Employment Program. People from
these groups are invited to self-identify when submitting their application by completing
the identification questionnaire at this address and attaching it to their application file:
www.rhu.uqam.ca/visiteurs /equality/QuestionnaireAccesEgalite.pdf
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority must be given to people
with the necessary authorizations to work in Canada. This criterion is not a priority within
the meaning of the applicable collective agreements.
Description
The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking to fill a non-tenure track assistant
professor position in wetland carbon dynamics and ecology associated with a research
chair that is funded for five years. The University is committed to extending the
position beyond the five-year time frame into a permanent faculty appointment in
the Department of Biological Sciences.
professor position in wetland carbon dynamics and ecology associated with a research
chair that is funded for five years. The University is committed to extending the
position beyond the five-year time frame into a permanent faculty appointment in
the Department of Biological Sciences.
Tasks
The position will allow the candidate to develop an independent research program in
wetland carbon biogeochemistry and ecology with a potential focus on conservation and
management practices for climate mitigation in collaboration, among others, with
Government agencies. The successful candidate will join a very dynamic and
interdisciplinary Faculty of Sciences at Université du Québec à Montréal, and will be
able to interact and collaborate with a large number of colleagues working in terrestrial
ecosystems, aquatic ecology, and biogeochemistry and climate modelling, including the
Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Limnologie (GRIL), the Centre d’Étude de la
Foret (CEF), the Centre pour l’étude et la stimulation du climat à l’échelle régionale
(ESCER) and the Centre de recherche sur la dynamique du système Terre (Geotop).
wetland carbon biogeochemistry and ecology with a potential focus on conservation and
management practices for climate mitigation in collaboration, among others, with
Government agencies. The successful candidate will join a very dynamic and
interdisciplinary Faculty of Sciences at Université du Québec à Montréal, and will be
able to interact and collaborate with a large number of colleagues working in terrestrial
ecosystems, aquatic ecology, and biogeochemistry and climate modelling, including the
Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Limnologie (GRIL), the Centre d’Étude de la
Foret (CEF), the Centre pour l’étude et la stimulation du climat à l’échelle régionale
(ESCER) and the Centre de recherche sur la dynamique du système Terre (Geotop).
Requirements
PhD in wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, or related subject, with at least 2 years of
postdoctoral experience. The candidate must have research expertise in the study of
carbon dynamics in wetlands, particularly in the quantification of surface exchanges as
well as storage in soils. Knowledge of aspects of hydrology and vegetation dynamics will
be an advantage. Interest in exploring nature-based solutions for climate change
mitigation and adaptation strategies will be an asset.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of 1 full course a year,
in the general areas of wetland ecology and biogeochemistry, plant ecology, ecosystem
ecology, impact of climate change, and to mentor and supervise undergraduate and
graduate students.
The candidate must have the ability to communicate in French or a willingness to learn *
*The successful candidate must have a functional mastery of the French language (ability to give courses in French) before the end of the first contract. Adequate mastery of the French language (level B2 of the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) will be a necessary condition for obtaining
tenure, in accordance with the provisions of the UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement. French lessons could be
offered.
postdoctoral experience. The candidate must have research expertise in the study of
carbon dynamics in wetlands, particularly in the quantification of surface exchanges as
well as storage in soils. Knowledge of aspects of hydrology and vegetation dynamics will
be an advantage. Interest in exploring nature-based solutions for climate change
mitigation and adaptation strategies will be an asset.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of 1 full course a year,
in the general areas of wetland ecology and biogeochemistry, plant ecology, ecosystem
ecology, impact of climate change, and to mentor and supervise undergraduate and
graduate students.
The candidate must have the ability to communicate in French or a willingness to learn *
*The successful candidate must have a functional mastery of the French language (ability to give courses in French) before the end of the first contract. Adequate mastery of the French language (level B2 of the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) will be a necessary condition for obtaining
tenure, in accordance with the provisions of the UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement. French lessons could be
offered.
Applications
Candidates are requested to send a cover letter (including teaching philosophy), a
curriculum vitae (detailed, dated and signed), a brief research statement (1 page)
(documents in either French or English), and three letters of recommendation (directly
sent by the referees).
All documents must be submitted BEFORE FRIDAY 19 of August, 2024, 5 p.m., to
Madame Catherine Mounier., directrice
curriculum vitae (detailed, dated and signed), a brief research statement (1 page)
(documents in either French or English), and three letters of recommendation (directly
sent by the referees).
All documents must be submitted BEFORE FRIDAY 19 of August, 2024, 5 p.m., to
Madame Catherine Mounier., directrice
Application deadline
Further information
For more information, please consult the full job description in French or English on the UQAM website: https://bio.uqam.ca/activites/affichage-de-postes/
For further inquiries, please reach out to Prof. Michelle Garneau at garneau.michelle@uqam.ca
For further inquiries, please reach out to Prof. Michelle Garneau at garneau.michelle@uqam.ca
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