Postdoctoral Fellow

The Wildlife Society; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in wildlife conservation is seeking a passionate Postdoctoral Fellow to advance the recovery of the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot. This exciting full-time role involves conducting innovative applied research focused on population growth and viability modelling. The successful candidate will work closely with a diverse team of experts, contributing to vital conservation actions that directly impact the wild population. With a competitive salary and opportunities for summer fieldwork, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant difference in wildlife conservation efforts. Join a dedicated team and help shape the future of marmot recovery!

Benefits

Competitive Health Benefits

4% Vacation Pay

Summer Fieldwork Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. within the last four years in biology or related field.
• Experience in population modelling and applied research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to marmot conservation through population viability modelling.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for conservation efforts.

Skills

Population Modelling

Applied Research

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or Related Discipline

Job description

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) with a start date in Summer 2025. The position will focus on Population Growth and Viability Modelling and is full-time for a term of 2 years with the possibility of extension to 3 years. The Postdoc will work in partnership with the Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF), a charitable organization whose mission is to recover the wild population of the endemic and critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis). MRF has been collecting population data for over 25 years.

We seek a candidate who will contribute novel applied research to advance marmot conservation by studying historical population trends and building population viability models to directly guide in-the-wild recovery efforts. The successful candidate will play an integral role in shaping ongoing conservation actions and be part of a multidisciplinary team composed of academics, veterinarians, managers, and conservation biologists from UNBC, Vancouver Island University, MRF, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, and Provincial and Federal Governments.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. within the previous four years or will be awarded within three months of beginning the Fellowship, in biology or a closely related discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience with population modelling.
3. Fluency in written and verbal English.
4. A growing record of scholarly activity related to their field.
5. Evidence of collaborating with partners and implementing applied management solutions resulting from research would be an asset.

The Postdoc will receive an annual salary of $60,000, 4% vacation pay, competitive health benefits, and be based at the Prince George campus with opportunities for summer fieldwork on Vancouver Island. For more information, please visit the Marmot Recovery Foundation’s website at: Marmot Recovery Foundation Careers. Applications received by April 11, 2025 will receive full consideration.