Postdoc: Socio-Metabolic Systems Dynamics - Remote

International Society for Industrial Ecology; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian research institution is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow to develop a socio-metabolic model focusing on climate vulnerability and resource use in small islands. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the University of Waterloo and participate in publications, research, and potential teaching opportunities. A doctoral degree in a relevant field and proficiency in System Dynamics Modeling are required. The position offers a salary range of CAD$ 45,000 – 50,000 per year and is based in Ontario, with flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required with expertise in resource and/or risk modeling.
• Proficient in System Dynamics Modeling and related software.
• Interest in social-environmental real-world problems from a systems perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop a dynamic, non-linear socio-metabolic model.
• Analyze socio-metabolic risks and tipping points related to resource use.
• Contribute to research publications and present at conferences.

Skills

System Dynamics Modeling

Resource and/or risk modelling

Analyzing social-environmental problems

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Agent-Based Modeling (ABM)

Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs)

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)

Education

Doctoral degree in engineering

Environmental studies/science

Geography

Job description

A Canadian research institution is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow to develop a socio-metabolic model focusing on climate vulnerability and resource use in small islands. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the University of Waterloo and participate in publications, research, and potential teaching opportunities. A doctoral degree in a relevant field and proficiency in System Dynamics Modeling are required. The position offers a salary range of CAD$ 45,000 – 50,000 per year and is based in Ontario, with flexible remote work options.