Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Advancing conservation decision support tools for the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture
The Bennett Lab and the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (EHJV) partners, including Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a postdoctoral research fellow.
The position involves developing an improved decision-support tool to guide strategic habitat conservation in eastern Canada. This tool will guide regional conservation that provides habitat to support waterfowl, biodiversity, and other ecosystem services to society. The tool will incorporate existing data sources for the distribution and abundance of waterfowl, including Black Duck, and other priority bird species in the EHJV. In addition, the tool will provide a flexible framework to incorporate other types of information (e.g., biodiversity, land values). The final tool will provide a static mapping product for inclusion in future Implementation Plans of the EHJV and also a dynamic web-based mapping tool to facilitate partner uptake and use.
The postdoc will join the lab of Dr. Joe Bennett at Carleton University. Preference is for the candidate to be based at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON with some anticipated travel within the EHJV (ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NL); however, remote work within Canada will be considered in special circumstances. The postdoc will also work closely with co-leads from DUC and NCC. In addition, the postdoc will interact with other EHJV partners from each province, providing an excellent opportunity to develop a diverse network within the conservation community in eastern Canada.
Qualifications:
- Recent (within 5 years) PhD, with a focus on spatial ecology, conservation, biogeography or related field
- Experience working with GIS data and experience developing correlative species distribution models
- Proficiency in R and GIS software
- A demonstrated track record of scientific productivity as evidenced through peer-reviewed publications
- Excellent communication skills and motivation to publish
- Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups and ability to facilitate consensus on decisions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience with PrioritizR, Marxan, or Zonation would be considered an asset
- Ability to communicate in French and English would be considered an asset
Compensation:
This is a two-year position with compensation set at $70,000 CAD per year plus benefits.
Start Date:
The position is available to start as soon as a suitable candidate is available with a desired start date no later than January 2025.
To Apply:
Applicants should send the following to Jaimie Vincent (jaimie.vincent@carleton.ca): 1) Cover letter, briefly indicating how the applicant meets the selection criteria; 2) Curriculum Vitae; and 3) Contact details for three references. Informal inquiries regarding the positions can be directed to Joseph Bennett (joseph.bennett@carleton.ca). Applications will be reviewed as received and will be open until October 11th, 2024 or whenever a successful candidate is found.
Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; women; visible minorities; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Carleton understands that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their impact will be taken into careful consideration.
About Carleton University:
Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with a national and international reputation as a leader in collaborative teaching and learning, research and governance. With over 29,000 students, 950 academic faculty, and 2,000 staff and more than 100 programs of study, we encourage creative risk-taking enabling minds to connect, discover and generate transformative knowledge. Carleton University is located in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, which has a population of almost one million and reflects the country’s bilingual and multicultural character.