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Job Title : Research Associate in Plant and Soil Ecology
Location : Plant and Soil Ecology Lab Algoma University
Sault Ste. Marie
Duration of Internship : 52 weeks
Hours : 35 hours / week
Salary : $39,000
Application deadline : October 15th, 2024
SUMMARY
The Plant and Soil Ecology Lab at Algoma University, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, is currently seeking an exceptional research associate to begin as early as possible (negotiable).
The research will center around an NSERC-funded project conducted in collaboration with researchers at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
The primary objective of the project is to elucidate the impact of climate change factors on plant-soil biotic interactions following wildfire, with direct implications for boreal forest community assembly, key soil processes, ecological succession, and tree migration.
Special emphasis will be placed on mycorrhizal symbioses. The project entails replicated permanent plots situated in diverse forest types within the vicinity of Pukaskwa National Park, renowned as one of Canada's most iconic parks.
The appointee will be provided with all necessary resources to conduct field work, as well as access to state-of-the-art laboratories, greenhouse, and growth chamber facilities.
Available facilities include a molecular lab equipped with second-generation sequencing instruments and a microbiology lab.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The associate should have :
- Minimum, an undergraduate degree in biology and an interest in ecology.
- Experience in plant identification, or an interest in developing this skill.
- Availability to conduct field work twice a year for 1-2 week periods.
- The capacity to work independently and in a team
The lab is located on the Sault Ste. Marie campus in the new Biosciences and Technology Convergence Centre. The Ontario Forestry Research Institute is located within walking distance, 15 minutes away .
Digital applications (cover letter and CV) including the names of three referees can be sent to Dr. Pedro M. Antunes ( pedro.
[email protected] ) by October 15th, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is appointed.
This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program.
Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here : https : / / nohfc.ca / en / pages / programs / people-talent-program / workforce-development-stream .
To be eligible for this program, candidates must be 18 years or older and must be the first work experience in this field, must not have participated in a previous NOHFC funded internship, must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and once hired must reside in the Northern Ontario community (Sault Ste Marie) in which they are employed.
Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer.
The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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