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Employment & Opportunities

Geologist-in-Residence Program - Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences and Parks Canada

The Geologist-in-Residence program is delivered in partnership with the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences and Parks Canada. It is an opportunity available to an Earth Science Specialist or Communicator, Practicing or Retired Geologist, or Upper Level Post-Secondary Student studying Geoscience at a Canadian University with knowledge of the geology of the Canadian Shield. “The Geologist-in-Residence” is a volunteer position. Local travel, food, and accommodation costs incurred by the volunteer are sponsored. 

Following the highly successful inaugural residency at Pukaskwa National Park last summer, with volunteer geoscientist Dr. Victoria Stinson, we are pleased to announce a second placement opportunity at Pukaskwa National Park in August, 2023.  Thank you to our partners at the Association of Professional Geologists of Ontario Education Foundation (APGOEF) for supporting volunteer expenses again this year.

The Geologist-in-Residence will spend their 2-week on-site residency serving as a Parks Canada volunteer. During this time the volunteer will educate park visitors and staff about the geological formations and phenomena of the Park by delivering programs and presentations.

The role of the Geologist-in-Residence is to highlight the significant geological evidence and history on display within the National Park and how that story relates to the wider region. The Geologist-in-Residence will serve as a trainer for park Interpretation staff to learn and gain confidence in speaking about geology and geomorphology with the public. 

For more information on the goals, objectives and scope of work of the Geologist-in-Residence, please download the full Geologist-in-Residence Pukaskwa National Park 2023 opportunity description.

Application Process

To apply for the Geologist-in Residence Pukaskwa National Park 2023 position, please submit a Letter of Interest and a Curriculum Vitae to cfes.president@gmail.com, by April 26, 2023 Applications will be reviewed by Canadian Geoscience Education Network Executive. The successful Geologist-in-Residence candidate will be announced in June 2023.

Read more about the experiences of our inaugural Geologist in Residence, Dr. Victoria Stinson in Pukaskwa National Park in her article for the APGO Education Foundation’s Beneath Your Feet; a Geoscience Blog.

Assistant Teaching Professor Geology - Thompson River University

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor on a Limited Term Contract

To view and apply see here.

The Department of Physical Sciences (Geology) is seeking to hire an outstanding candidate as an Assistant Teaching Professor as a one-year Limited Term Contract (LTC) beginning August 1, 2023.

Duties include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses. The full annual workload of 24 credits.
• Being available to students outside of class hours
• Maintaining Moodle pages related to lecture and lab instruction.
• Participation in Geology outreach activities.
• Undertaking regular professional development activities.
• Participation in program development
• Involvement in the intellectual and cultural life of the university and the community.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate should have a PhD in Geology with expertise in one or more of mineral deposits, structural geology and tectonics, petrology and geochemistry, and field geology, preferred.
• Knowledge of Cordilleran geology is an asset.
• Ability to teach undergraduate students is required.
• Prior university-level teaching experience in Geology and evidence of a strong record of teaching excellence are preferred.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.

For further information contact: Dr. Nancy Van Wagoner, Nvanwagoner@tru.ca
TO APPLY and view the OFFICIAL POSTING: Submit a cover letter and CV at here.

Lecturer position in Physics and Atmospheric Science - Dalhousie University

3-year limited term instructor position in the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science at Dalhousie starting in July:

To view and apply see here.

There is the possibility that the position will become permanent with the expected retirement of one of our senior instructors, although the person would have to apply for the permanent position when it becomes available.

Postdoctoral Position - University of Victoria

We invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Arctic amplification. This work is part of a collaborative project funded by the US DOE on the role of extreme moist transport events as a hypothesized driver of Arctic amplification. The postdoctoral scholars will conduct novel numerical water tracer and/or radiative-locking experiments in the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) to investigate the provenance of moisture intrusions and how they promote water vapor and cloud feedbacks over the Arctic, hastening sea ice retreat.

The candidate will ideally have training in atmospheric sciences; knowledge of extratropical dynamics and/or polar climate; and demonstrated experience modeling and coding, as well as working with large, complex datasets. We especially encourage applicants with expertise in running and configuring global climate models, such as CESM, E3SM, or another state-of-the-art Earth system model.

The postdoctoral scholars will join a vigorous research team coordinated by Profs. Hansi Singh (School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria, Canada) and Nicole Feldl (University of California, Santa Cruz), with additional collaborators from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Washington.  Prof. Singh will be the primary supervisor, with further mentoring provided at University of Victoria by Prof. Colin Goldblatt.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in atmospheric, ocean, or Earth sciences; physics; mathematics; or a related discipline.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications.
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that summarizes your research experience, qualifications, and interest in the position.
• 3-4 references (contact information only)

To apply, please email the application materials as a single pdf to hansingh@uvic.ca

Recruitment Period

Next review date: May 31, 2023. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

See the full ad here.

News & Events

2023 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement Events: April 27 & 28, 2023

UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries’ Dr. Daniel Pauly and Dr. Rashid Sumaila will be presented with the 2023 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, in Los Angeles on April 27, 2023.

While we may not be able to attend in person, you are all invited to attend the online events related to this spectacular win for marine science:

April 27, 2023 – 12:00-1:45 pm (Pacific Time).

Vanishing Fish: The Fight for Global Ocean Justice

Register for tickets and the Zoom URL here.

April 28, 2023 – 11:00-1:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Urgent Actions for Environmental Emergencies

Register for tickets and Zoom URL here.