Research Scientist & Post-Doctoral Fellow on Caribou Genomics

Society for Conservation Biology; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation research organization is seeking a full-time Research Scientist and Post-doctoral Fellow to work on conservation genomics and demographics of caribou. Candidates should have a PhD, with strong laboratory experience in genomic methodologies, and excellent writing and presentation skills. Compensation starts at $70,000 CAD/year, negotiable based on experience. Positions based in Peterborough, ON and Ottawa, ON.

Qualifications

• PhD required for Research Scientist and Post-doctoral Fellow positions.
• Excellent lab experience with genomic methodologies required.
• Strong writing and presentation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on conservation genomics and demographics of caribou.
• Analyze genomic data and report findings.
• Prepare proposals and participate in conferences.

Skills

Excellent laboratory experience

Knowledge in genomic methodologies

Strong writing and presentation skills

Experience in demographic modelling

Machine learning

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Illumina platforms

Nanopore platforms

Job description

The EcoGenomics (www.ecogenomicscanada.ca) Research Group under Principal Investigators Dr. Paul Wilson (Trent University) and Dr. Micheline Manseau (Environment & Climate Change Canada, Trent University) is recruiting a full-time Research Scientist in Molecular Genomics and a full-time Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) in support of conservation genomics and demographics of caribou (Rangifer tarandus). A range of questions will be addressed through the targeting of regions of the caribou genome through assays on non-invasively collected specimens.

The Research Scientist position is based out of the Biology Department, Trent University, Peterborough, ON.

The PDF position is based out of Ottawa, ON at the National Wildlife Research Centre (ECCC).

Education & Experience

The Research Scientist position requires a PhD, although highly experienced MSc candidates may be considered. Candidates should demonstrate excellent laboratory experience and knowledge in genomic methodologies including DNA extraction, PCR amplification, library preparation and sequencing on Illumina and/or Nanopore platforms; with non-PCR targeting such as hybridization capture, CRISPR and/or adaptive sampling, and methylation profiling being considered an asset. The successful candidate must further demonstrate strong writing and presentation skills as evident by proposal writing, reporting, peer-reviewed publications and conference attendance.

The PDF position in conservation genomics and demographics of caribou requires a PhD with experience in one or more of the following: demographic modelling, spatial network and pedigree analyses with machine learning being considered an asset. The successful candidate must further demonstrate strong writing and presentation skills as evident by proposal writing, reporting, peer-reviewed publications and conference attendance.

Compensation

for both positions are $70,000 CAD/year minimum but are negotiable based on experience. One year of funding is guaranteed with the potential for extension based upon performance and budget.

To apply

send a cover letter and CV to Dr. Paul Wilson ([e-mail]) or Dr. Micheline Manseau ([e-mail]). Please note your full name and the position title in the subject line of your email (i.e. First and Last Name – Position Title).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Start Date

Winter 2026.