Applied Biodiversity & Data Science Lead

University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Biodiversity Science Lead at University of British Columbia in Kelowna leads biodiversity monitoring and applied research across PARC, BRAES, and BRAES-linked programs. The role bridges ecological science with community partnerships, Indigenous data sovereignty, and collaborative project design.

The position emphasizes quantitative analysis, field operations, and communication with Indigenous communities, government partners, and academic collaborators.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
• MSc or PhD is an asset for preferred qualifications.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and data sovereignty.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports wildlife monitoring and biodiversity research projects.
• Provides expertise in wildlife ecology and monitoring techniques.
• Contributes to literature reviews to inform project design and adaptive management.
• Supports field delivery, protocol development, site selection, training, and data handling.
• Prepares technical reports and scientific manuscripts for diverse audiences.

Skills

Wildlife ecology

Data analysis

Community engagement

R/Python

Education

Undergraduate degree

MSc/PhD asset

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

GitHub

Job description

Applied Biodiversity Science Lead at University of British Columbia in Kelowna leads biodiversity monitoring and applied research across PARC, BRAES, and BRAES-linked programs. The role bridges ecological science with community partnerships, Indigenous data sovereignty, and collaborative project design.

The position emphasizes quantitative analysis, field operations, and communication with Indigenous communities, government partners, and academic collaborators.