Updated 11-May-2022
Caribou Recovery Scientist [Research Associate]
Position Identification:
Position Classification: Research Associate[1]
VP/Faculty: Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, UBC Okanagan
Department: Biology
Location: UBC Okanagan Campus
Salary range: $70,000 to 85,000 (plus benefits)
Minimum Qualifications: MSc; with PhD Preferred in ecology or related discipline
Desired start date: 01-Sep-2022 or upon mutual agreement
Job Summary:Provide logistical and analytical support for the Principal Investigator and Partners to enhance research productivity and cohesion among clients, stakeholders, and end users.
Organizational Status and Background:As a UBC employee, this position formally reports to Dr. Adam Ford (Principal Investigator of the Wildlife Restoration Ecology Lab [WiRE Lab]). Functionally, this position lies at the nexus of a collaboration with the Wildlife Stewardship Science Institute of Biodiversity Pathways (Dr. Robert Serrouya) and the Wildlife Restoration Ecology Lab at UBC.
This position interacts strongly with stakeholders, faculty, staff and students for the purpose of advancing the science of wildlife restoration, with a focus on caribou recovery and the landscapes and food webs, and Indigenous cultures that are connected to caribou.
Work Performed:Responsibilities and Activities (% of time):
Consequences of Error:
This position assists with a variety of projects and research grant applications. The work requires considerable judgement in the management of priorities, data, applications, schedules, and task delegation. Significant credibility and reputational cost implications to the WiRE Lab, UBC, and Biodiversity Pathways when quality of the work is not excellent.
Supervision Received:
This position works under the direct supervision of the WiRE Lab Principal Investigator and Senior Scientists at Biodiversity Pathways. This position is expected to be able to lead, problem-solve, determine course of action and then follow through independently without significant supervision.
Supervision Given:
This position is responsible for supervising casual field technicians hired to conduct fieldwork for the WiRE Lab and Biodiversity Pathways.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years working experience in the field of ecology or natural resource management with excellent organizational, writing and interpersonal skills.
Preference given to those with:
How to Apply:To apply for this position please visit the link -
https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Research-Associate_JR7741
Applicants are asked to submit in a single continuous Microsoft Word or pdf file:
(i) a curriculum vitae;
(ii) a cover letter with a statement of experience and research interests (300 – 500 words);
(iii) the names of two referees who may be asked to submit letters of reference, when requested. Do not submit letters of reference with your application.
Inquiries may be directed to Drs. Ford and Serrouya at Biodiversitypathways@gmail.com. All correspondence must indicate the competition title (Caribou Recovery Scientist Position) in the subject line of the e-mail.
The application deadline is: Jun 15th, 2022 or until filled
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
[1] https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-titles-ranks-and-descriptions/research-associates
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Position Identification:
Position Classification: Research Associate[1]
VP/Faculty: Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, UBC Okanagan
Department: Biology
Location: UBC Okanagan Campus
Salary range: $70,000 to 85,000 (plus benefits)
Minimum Qualifications: MSc; with PhD Preferred in ecology or related discipline
Desired start date: 01-Sep-2022 or upon mutual agreement
Job Summary:Provide logistical and analytical support for the Principal Investigator and Partners to enhance research productivity and cohesion among clients, stakeholders, and end users.
Organizational Status and Background:As a UBC employee, this position formally reports to Dr. Adam Ford (Principal Investigator of the Wildlife Restoration Ecology Lab [WiRE Lab]). Functionally, this position lies at the nexus of a collaboration with the Wildlife Stewardship Science Institute of Biodiversity Pathways (Dr. Robert Serrouya) and the Wildlife Restoration Ecology Lab at UBC.
This position interacts strongly with stakeholders, faculty, staff and students for the purpose of advancing the science of wildlife restoration, with a focus on caribou recovery and the landscapes and food webs, and Indigenous cultures that are connected to caribou.
Work Performed:Responsibilities and Activities (% of time):
- Relationship building and growth (40%)
- Leads and facilitates development of WiRE Lab and Biodiversity Pathways funding initiatives.
- Communicates regularly with clients, stakeholders, and knowledge users.
- Engages clients in dialogue about the potential benefits of scientific services, scientific infrastructure, data and knowledge products.
- Works with communities to support the development of new uses of data and knowledge products. This includes working with First Nations, government, industry, non-government organizations and the academic community to understand the environment related knowledge needs of natural resource managers from a range of sectors including the forest industry, agriculture industry, energy industry, wildlife managers, and protected areas managers.
- Provides feedback to clients related to the status of individual projects.
- Fosters and maintains an ongoing relationship with rights holders and stakeholders involved in restoration ecology including collaborations based at the UBC and other organizations.
- Science leadership (40%)
- Provides leadership and expertise related to the creation and delivery of scientific services, data and knowledge products related to environmental impact assessments, public policy, land use planning, and natural resource management. Provides leadership to graduate students and casual field technicians with fieldwork components involving the WiRE Lab and Biodiversity Pathways.
- Activities:
- Coordinates, participates and oversees the planning and execution of fieldwork.
- Responsible for hiring and training new casual staff. Ensure hired field technicians have the knowledge and tools to perform all duties correctly and safely.
- Write and maintain all safety documents relating to fieldwork activities. Works closely with the University.
- Coordinates work planning, budgets, and management meetings related to the WiRE Lab and Biodiversity Pathways programming.
- Analyses data and leads scientific analyses.
- Shares and coordinates research findings at relevant management and scientific meetings.
- Science administration (20%)
- Provides administrative support for transparent and accountable research practices, including:
- All papers and reports should include a GitHub open access section, unless exception is given by the Principal Investigators
- Maintains all data, code, reports and analyses in a designated Google Drive as a backup safety procedure.
- Completing budget and activity reports for the Principal Investigators and collaborator funding.
- Provides administrative support for transparent and accountable research practices, including:
Consequences of Error:
This position assists with a variety of projects and research grant applications. The work requires considerable judgement in the management of priorities, data, applications, schedules, and task delegation. Significant credibility and reputational cost implications to the WiRE Lab, UBC, and Biodiversity Pathways when quality of the work is not excellent.
Supervision Received:
This position works under the direct supervision of the WiRE Lab Principal Investigator and Senior Scientists at Biodiversity Pathways. This position is expected to be able to lead, problem-solve, determine course of action and then follow through independently without significant supervision.
Supervision Given:
This position is responsible for supervising casual field technicians hired to conduct fieldwork for the WiRE Lab and Biodiversity Pathways.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years working experience in the field of ecology or natural resource management with excellent organizational, writing and interpersonal skills.
Preference given to those with:
- Master or PhD degree graduation;
- Experience in coordinating administrative projects that involve a variety of stakeholders;
- Demonstrated commitment to the vision of the WiRE Lab and Biodiversity Pathways;
- Relevant education and experience (ecological data knowledge and experience);
- Experience with data analysis including R and open source GIS software.
- Experience leading fieldwork and working with communities and stakeholders;
- Experience handling, driving and servicing trucks, trailers, ATVs and snowmobiles;
- Long-term career interest in promoting sustainable resource management;
- Self motivated;
- Interactive skills including evidence of interpersonal conflict resolution, professional communication, and time/task accountability;
- A proactive approach to managing and adapting to problems;
- An interest in learning transferable, field, and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:To apply for this position please visit the link -
https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Research-Associate_JR7741
Applicants are asked to submit in a single continuous Microsoft Word or pdf file:
(i) a curriculum vitae;
(ii) a cover letter with a statement of experience and research interests (300 – 500 words);
(iii) the names of two referees who may be asked to submit letters of reference, when requested. Do not submit letters of reference with your application.
Inquiries may be directed to Drs. Ford and Serrouya at Biodiversitypathways@gmail.com. All correspondence must indicate the competition title (Caribou Recovery Scientist Position) in the subject line of the e-mail.
The application deadline is: Jun 15th, 2022 or until filled
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
[1] https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-titles-ranks-and-descriptions/research-associates
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