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The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Organisation/Company: The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Research Field: Environmental science » Earth science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: Canada
Application Deadline: 26 Apr 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: EU-58531
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the collaborative research and training program Pacific Rim Ocean Data Mobilization and Technology (PRODIGY) and the Canadian Pacific Robotic Ocean Observing Facility (C-PROOF). The successful candidate will join the C-PROOF team and conduct research on ocean turbulence using observations collected by ocean gliders and other autonomous platforms. They will also contribute to the PRODIGY training program through interdisciplinary research, teaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement.

Position Goals: The fellow will contribute to the PRODIGY and C-PROOF research missions by designing, executing and analyzing glider-centred process studies of ocean turbulence and its dynamical and/or ecological consequences in the NE Pacific Ocean. The foci of the studies can be tailored to the candidate’s interests and expertise in collaboration with the Project Leaders. Via collaboration with C-PROOF and PRODIGY partner Rockland Scientific, there is an opportunity to also engage in research that builds capabilities in sustained turbulence observation from autonomous platforms. As part of the PRODIGY program, the fellow will help to coordinate PRODIGY program classroom teaching and field schools, as well as engage with PRODIGY non-academic partners in government, industry and the NGO sectors.

● Work with the C-PROOF team on processing, analyzing and interpreting existing observational datasets.

● Participate in the C-PROOF’s continued collection of in situ observational data.

● Design and lead turbulent sensing-glider studies targeting dynamical and/or ecological process(es) of interest.

● Publish research in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences.

● Participate in teaching and mentoring activities with graduate and undergraduate students and engage with non-academic partners in government, industry and/or the NGO sector, as part of the PRODIGY program.

● A PhD in physical oceanography, or related field, by the time of appointment.

● Experience working with ocean observations, or a keen willingness to learn; note specific experience working with ocean gliders and/or turbulent microstructure instrumentation are assets but not strictly required.

● An interest in education and mentorship in the fields of oceanography, geophysics, computer science and statistics to support state-of-the-art ocean observation, prediction and knowledge mobilization.

● A capacity to lead projects with interdisciplinary collaborators and an ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

● Excellent communication skills.

Project Leaders: The PDF will be supervised by Dr. Stephanie Waterman (University of British Columbia) and Dr. Jody Klymak (University of Victoria) and will work closely with Dr. Tetjana Ross (Institute of Ocean Sciences, Fisheries and Oceans Canada). Dr. Philippe Tortell (University of British Columbia), the PRODIGY program director, will oversee engagement with the PRODIGY program.

Additional Details: The position will be officially based at either the University of British Columbia or the University of Victoria, with opportunities to travel between these locations, and the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney BC, for collaborative work. This is a limited term, two-year PDF position paid at a rate of $60,000 CAD per year plus mandatory employment-related benefits. Additional research funds will be provided by the Project Leaders.

Application Procedures: To apply please submit the following by email to swaterman@eoas.ubc.ca and jklymak@uvic.ca: 1) a cover letter outlining areas of research interest and relevant teaching and research experience; 2) a current CV; 3) the names of at least two references; and 4) sample research publications. Review of applications will begin 1 April 2025 and the position will remain open until filled, with a preferred start date on or before Sept. 1, 2025.

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-58531 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the researcher profile of the supervisor for this position to learn more about their research.

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.

About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Vancouver
UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one's own way. UBC's Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future. In addition to providing support and advocacy for all postdocs, the PDFO is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities that foster the development of soft skills needed in today's professional environments, helping them secure future careers in their chosen fields.

About UBC's Faculty of Science
UBC Science brings together a community of scholars internationally recognized for its commitment to discovery and innovation—in the lab and in the classroom. Our faculty conduct top-tier research in the life, physical, earth and computational sciences, driving insights into sustainability, biodiversity, human health, nanoscience, new materials, probability, artificial intelligence, exoplanets and more. Ranked among the world's top 40 universities, UBC's research prowess in environmental science, math, physics, plant and animal science, computer science, geology, oceanography and biology is consistently rated best in Canada by international and national rankings.

About Vancouver
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Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Country: Canada
State/Province: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Postal Code: V6T 1Z4
Street: 2329 West Mall