Employment & Opportunities

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Tropical-Extratropical Interactions - McGill University

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill University is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track position in tropical-extratropical interactions. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but an appointment at a higher rank may also be considered. The successful applicant will develop an active research program, supervise graduate students, and teach a variety of the department’s graduate and undergraduate courses. A relevant doctoral degree in physical sciences or engineering is required.

The successful candidate is expected to pursue research in various aspects of tropical-extratropical processes, such as but not limited to dynamics, moist processes, impacts on forecasting at all scales, atmosphere-ocean interactions, and their changing nature under climate change, employing observations, modelling and/or theory. The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill is a leading Canadian institution in weather, climate and air quality research and has strong ties with the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences, the Bieler School of Environment and with the Earth System Science program. Candidates will benefit from fostering natural links within the department and with other McGill departments and faculties, as well as meteorological and oceanographic research institutions in the Montreal area and across Canada. Access to high-performance computing is available through the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The review of applications will begin January 16th, 2023.  For more information, please see here.

Faculty Position in Theory, Modelling, and Dynamics of the Atmosphere - University of Toronto

The Department of Physics at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Theory, Modelling, and Dynamics of the Atmosphere. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.  The closing date for applications is January 5, 2023.

For the full job posting and the link to apply, see here.

PhD Position on Political Ecology of Irrigation Management - ICTA-UAB

The Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) is offering a PhD scholarship to candidates who would like to pursue their Ph.D. studies at the Institute within the Strategic Research Programme ICTA-UAB, Units of Excellence ‘María de Maeztu’ Programme (CEX2019-000940-M).

The position is related to the PhD call “Ayudas para contratos predoctorales para la formación de doctores2022” of the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU). Deadline for pre-applications at ICTA-UAB is November 30th, 2022.

The successful candidate will be hosted at ICTA-UAB (Campus Bellaterra, Barcelona,Spain) and will be, supervised by Prof. Sergio Villamayor and Prof.Giorgos Kallis.

For more details, please see here.

Assistant Professor in Environmental Data Analysis - SFU

The School of Environmental Science at Simon Fraser University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Data Analysis at the assistant professor rank. We seek a scholar with a quantitative background in Applied Environmental Statistics, with preference for interests in quantitative aspects of Marine Science and Restoration Ecology. Candidates using computational and statistical tools to help study and manage anthropogenic stresses on marine and biological systems are preferred.  

As part of their teaching requirements, this individual will teach a lower division course on quantitative skills (statistics, coding, numerical modeling) for Environmental Scientists along with an upper division/graduate level course in Environmental Data Analysis. In addition, all SES faculty are expected to be able to teach core courses for our undergraduate major when needed. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in environmental science, statistical ecology, applied statistics, or a closely related field, by the employment start date. Anticipated start date is September 2023.

The last date to apply for the position is December 19th, 2022. For detailed job posting, please see here.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor-Chair in Mineral Resources Geology - Oregon State University

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) invites applications for a tenure-track (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) faculty position to fill the newly created Barrow Family Endowed Chair in Mineral Resource Geology. The Barrow Endowed Chair generates funds on an annual basis to be used at the discretion of the appointee. We are particularly interested in individuals that conduct field and laboratory-based investigations of ore genesis, evolution, and exploration. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the role of fluids in crustal processes, structural and tectonic controls on magma and fluid flow, magmatic, hydrothermal and other processes that determine the concentration and dispersion of mineralized materials, geothermal or active magmatic or metamorphic systems, or related fields. Research strategies should integrate some combination of field investigation, petrology, structural geology, remote-sensing, high-temperature and isotope geochemistry, and/or other lab-based or modeling approaches. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated capabilities and/or high potential for research and teaching excellence that will inspire the next generation of geology students and early career researchers. The candidate will contribute to teaching undergraduate courses such as mineralogy, petrology-petrography-optical mineralogy, and field geology, as well as graduate courses in their specialty. We are particularly interested in applications from early career individuals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a capacity for (1) creative research and teaching in geology, geophysics or cognate fields, (2) building an externally-funded research program, (3) developing an international reputation in Mineral Resources Geology, (4) establishing connections with industry partners and (5) contributing to on-going college- and university-wide efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion.

For academic-track positions, it is CEOAS policy to hire as a 12-month, 0.75 FTE (equivalent to the traditional 9-month, 1.0 FTE where additional salary can be supported by external grants).  Consideration for indefinite tenure is coincident with evaluation for promotion to Associate Professor. 

Oregon State University (OSU) and the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences are committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity, and equal opportunity. All OSU faculty members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved. CEOAS faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups. OSU and CEOAS strive to build and sustain a welcoming, collegial and inclusive campus environment. 

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It operates numerous state-of-the art laboratories, two oceanographic research vessels and several national facilities and centers. The College has an annual research expenditure budget of more than $80 million, with support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Energy, and other federal agencies. It has approximately 100 faculty, 200 graduate students and 800 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography and an M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management. The college offers undergraduate degrees in Geology, Oceanography, Climate Science, Geography and Geospatial Sciences, and Environmental Sciences as well as several minors and certificate programs.

If you have any questions, contact Search Committee Chair Prof. Andrew Meigs (Andrew.Meigs@oregonstate.edu).

Application URL, for full consideration, apply by 1/08/2023, applications close 4/08/2023.

Assistant Professor in Near Surface Geophysics -University of Toronto

The Department of Earth Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Near Surface Geophysics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. 

Applicants must have earned a PhD in earth or environmental sciences, geophysics, physics, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate would be pursuing innovative research in near-surface geophysics, combining field-based and modelling approaches to topics such as hydrogeology, cryosphere science, natural hazards, archaeology, forensics, and/or other environmental aspects of critical zone science.   The successful candidate will be expected to pursue impactful and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, a track record of obtaining independent research funding, awards and accolades and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.   

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute substantively to both graduate and undergraduate teaching in the Department.

Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials. Demonstration of how the candidate would bring new perspectives to the Department, experiences and meaningful plans for connecting to groups that have been historically marginalized in the geosciences are criteria that will be considered in our evaluation of excellence.   

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline:  December 15, 2022

For more details and to apply, please click here. 

Sessional Instructor Positions - UBCO

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at UBC Okanagan is searching for the following two sessional positions for next term. Teaching in person would be preferred, but teaching remotely may be an option.

EESC 402 (3) Freshwater Resources

Integrated approach to freshwater resources and their place in environmental science. Topical issues with emphasis on management options and consequences. Required field trips during lab times. [2-4-0]
Prerequisite: 3 credits of 200-level courses in BIOL, CHEM, EESC or GEOG courses cross listed with EESC, and third-year standing.

EESC 212 (3) Atmospheric Environments

Physical principles underlying weather and climates. Thermal, moisture, and wind climates at scales from valleys to the globe. Daily weather, air pollution, global change. Credit will be granted for only one of EESC 212 or GEOG 200. [3-3-0]
Prerequisite: Either (a) GEOG 108 and GEOG 109; or (b) two of EESC 101, EESC 111, EESC 121 or (c) successful completion of first-year Science.
Equivalency: GEOG 200.

Full details of this position and of other sessional positions can be found at here.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability (course evaluations if available), and contact details for three referees to the EEGS Department.  

Please send application documents in electronic format using WORD or PDF files to:  '; // -->

For more information regarding the positions, please contact Dr. Ed Hornibrook, Head at Ed.Hornibrook@ubc.ca as soon as possible.

MITACS funding opportunity - DHI Deep Sea Mining

Mr. Danker Kolijn, Head of Marine & Coastal Solutions, Americas with DHI is seeking two (2) students in their post-graduate studies, interested in participating in a MITACS grant. The work would take place in Q1 of 2023 and would most likely result in a scientific publication as well as an opportunity to work at/with DHI.

DHI has recently spent 4-months on research vessels in the Pacific collecting sediment plume data to study the environmental impacts from deep-sea mining. They now have a vast collection of data from various instruments up to a depth of 4,300 meters below the ocean surface. This includes both hydrodynamic (ADPC, etc,) and sediment plume data captured by ROVs. They are working with various research partners, including MIT, UK National Oceanography Centre, University of Gothenburg, University of Leeds, Florida State University, University of Hawaii, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, and Texas A&M.

They are looking for researchers interested in collaborating with them for 3-months to analyze this data, and to determine environmental effects and impacts from deep-sea mining activities. The work would mainly be analytical involving significant data analysis from the field campaign. More information can be provided to a student or students who may be interested. Strong skills with instrumentation and MATLAB/Python are required. 

If you have an interest in the position, please contact Mr. Kolijn directly, at  .

News & Events

PhD Thesis Defense: Sam Anderson

Title: Mountain glaciers as modifiers of streamflow in Western Canada: Insights from data analysis and machine learning

Date & Time: Monday, November 28, 2022 at 9:00am

Location: ESB 5104

IOF SEMINAR, “Arts-based participatory research methods for more inclusive area-based ocean management” - November 25, 2022

Current ocean management approaches are often characterised by economic or environmental objectives, paying limited consideration to social and cultural dimensions, as well as Indigenous and local knowledge. Piloting arts-based participatory research methods to co-produce knowledge with Indigenous and local knowledge holders in Algoa Bay, South Africa, the research finds that the use of photography and storytelling can support the coming together of different ways of knowing the ocean and coast, necessary to produce contextually-oriented approaches to more inclusive area-based ocean management. The use of arts-based methods can also be useful in highlighting cultural connections to the ocean, and remembering and imagining, or reimagining, ways in which people relate to and care for the ocean and coast. For example, using photography and in situ storytelling often allows people to convey memories and histories of more accessible coastlines, or envisaging a future with more inclusive and participatory ocean management. Emphasising these cultural connections, and better recognising them in ocean management has the potential to include people’s awareness of the ocean which could translate into an increased sense of care and stewardship towards the ocean and coast as people feel more connected to their contextual seascapes. This could in turn contribute to a more sustainable sociocultural approach to ocean management which is necessary for equitable and sustainable future ocean social-ecological wellbeing.

Speaker: Mia Strand. Early career scientist, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa

Time & Location: Friday, November 25, 2022 - 11:00am  - 12 noon. Over Zoom

UBC members, alumni, and all others, please RSVP at here.