Job Opportunities

UBC EOAS seeks a postdoctoral fellow with world-class expertise in the area of multicomponent reactive transport modeling including the development and application of reactive transport codes. This PDF position is offered under the umbrella of the NSERC Strategic Network TERRENET (https://terre-net.ca/). The TERRENET (Toward Environmentally Responsible Resource Extraction NETwork) program promotes the broad collaboration and knowledge sharing necessary to address the technical and social challenges associated with responsible resource extraction. NSERC-TERRENET unites leading experts from universities across Canada working in the fields of geochemistry, hydrogeology, mineralogy, biogeochemistry, waste-water processing, geotechnical engineering, nanotechnology, environmental microbiology, resource economics, environmental sociology, and Indigenous interactions.

Applicants must demonstrate expertise in the development of large complex computer codes involving fluid dynamics and or geochemistry problems. It is expected that applicants will be familiar with the programming languages Fortran90 and C. Candidates must have a strong background in hydrogeology and hydrogeochemistry holding a Ph.D. from an institute of international standing and a proven publication record in peer reviewed journals. Prior experience related to the environmental management of mine waste is preferred. Additionally, candidates should have experience with mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.

The successful applicant will contribute towards the enhancement of the multicomponent reactive transport code MIN3P-THCm with applications specific to environmental aspects of mine waste management, in particular waste rock. The successful applicant will take a lead role in selected project components, but will also work with a group of TERRENET MSc and PhD students at UBC and other Network institutions on reactive transport modeling aspects of the program.  This PDF position includes opportunities for an exchange with one or more of the other six Network institutions.

Salary commensurate with experience and skills.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please submit your application per e-mail to Ulrich Mayer ( ) 

Deadline: 

Open until position is filled

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in the field of contaminant hydrogeology or geochemistry to join our Energy and Environment Research initiative (http://eeri.ubc.ca).  The principal tasks are to support research into the environmental effects of shale-gas development in British Columbia; with particular focus on fugitive natural gas including migration processes. The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and publish peer-reviewed papers and reports for funders, pursue research in the lab and field, help support graduate students, organize field work, and liaise with local community groups, First Nations, industry and provincial agencies. There is an opportunity to contribute to other projects in the UBC hydrogeology group.

Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. in the field of contaminant hydrogeology, geochemistry, or related, and a record of research competence demonstrated by sustained publication in the peer-reviewed international scientific literature is required. Additionally, we seek a candidate with significant experience conducting hydrogeologic field investigations (including drilling supervision, monitoring well installation and hydraulic testing/sampling) as well as experience characterizing and interpreting dissolved gases in groundwater. Some knowledge of and experience in reactive-transport modeling and/or multiphase flow would also be considered an asset. The ideal candidate will be independent, self-motivated, have excellent oral and written communication skills, be well organized and be a team player. A one-year appointment will begin as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified; the appointment can be extended for one or more years. Salary is dependent upon educational level and experience; the starting salary is $60,000.00 CAD per annum + benefits.

Applications, including a 1 page cover letter, CV, copies of two relevant publications, and the names, e-mails, and phone numbers of three referees should be sent to Dana Caudle, Head's Coordinator, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, The University of British Columbia, 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4 e-mail: . The application deadline is March 31, 2019 but it will be extended if a suitable candidate has not been found. 

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes expressions of interest from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. However, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.