Research Associate; FTE

Position: Research Associate (30% FTE)
Academic### ##
** Job Category
** Faculty Non Bargaining### ##
** Job Title
** Research Associate (30% FTE)### ##
** Department
* * Research | Nicholas Coops Lab | Department of Forest Resources Management (Nicholas Charles Coops)### ##
** Posting End Date
** February 26, 2026
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* Note:

** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.###     ##
** Job End Date
** March 31, 2027

This position is 30% Full Time Equivalent (FTE). The expected salary range is $20,679.60 - $25,987.50/year based on 12 hours per week.

The Department of Forest Resources Management, UBC-Vancouver campus seeks a part-time
** Research Associate (30%)
** to undertake research into species responses to silviculture and fire modelling across Canadian Forested systems.

Responsibilities include:

* undertaking a literature review on species responses to fire
* review responses to fire of key species across Canada,
* compare modelling approaches and techniques to assess changes in growth pre and post fire, and
* prepare results for high-quality peer reviewed journal.
** Qualifications required
** Candidates must have a Ph.D. and 5 years postdoctoral research experience in the fields of forest ecology, silviculture, and climate assessments. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in undertaking reviews and modelling responses of trees to climate and fire. Candidates should have a strong publication record in the last 7 years and have good knowledge of statistical modelling techniques. Other requirements for successful applicants include excellent oral communication skills, the ability to work in a dynamic research team, and the ability to work on a project with defined milestones and timelines.

Other requirements for successful applicants include excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability for the successful development of research proposals the ability to work in a dynamic research team, and the ability to work on a project with defined milestones and timelines. Anticipated start date will be April 1, 2026 for one year with possibility of extension subject to grant funding availability.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three people to provide professional references and submitted via Workday.  The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes.

Within this hiring process, we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates). Accessibility requests or other accommodations are available on request for all applicants. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact the Faculty of Forestry Associate Dean Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Hisham Zerriffi ().
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