Job Title: Assistant Collection Manager, Invertebrate

Location: Gatineau/Ottawa

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: The incumbent will be responsible for enhancing the productivity of the Invertebrate Zoology Unit of the Research & Collections Division by providing scientific assistance to the curators and researchers, by managing the Insect Collection, participating in research activities, and publication of results, while providing expert advice and information to MCN staff, the scientific community and other external clients. The person will also contribute to scientific dissemination through the Museum's public and related programs.
The incumbent of this position will have the opportunity to participate in terrestrial fieldwork; however, the Museum encourages applications from a variety of candidates and will consider them on a confidential, individual basis and with due regard to any requests for workplace accommodation from candidates unable to participate in fieldwork or some collection care activities.

https://nature.ca/en/join-give/careers/opportunities/assistant-collection-manager-invertebrate-2/

Application Email Address: competition@nature.ca

Company Name: Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la Nature

Application Close Date: November 18, 2024

Job Title: Probationary Teaching Scholar Position in Scientific Methods in Biology

Location: London, ON

Job Type: Faculty

Description: The Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science at Western University invites applications for a Probationary Teaching Scholar in Scientific Methods in Biology. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology (www.uwo.ca/biology). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date of the appointment is July 1st, 2025, or as negotiated.
The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of undergraduate courses and programs, and engage in scholarship on teaching and learning, in the area of Scientific Methods in Biology.
The candidate will be an emerging or established teaching scholar who has a demonstrated, outstanding track record in classroom teaching and teaching innovation. The candidate is expected to contribute to the undergraduate teaching mission of the Department of Biology. The candidate will be expected to instruct undergraduate students in ecological fieldwork and laboratory methods, as well as scientific writing and communication.
Teaching Scholar appointments have a scholarship component. The candidate is expected to engage in scholarship activities which broaden the scope of their educational responsibilities, and to share this expertise with colleagues in their communities. Such scholarship activities may include curriculum development and evaluation, mentoring, and research on teaching and learning.
Requirements:
• PhD in Biology, Ecology, Evolution or another relevant discipline
• Experience teaching at the postsecondary level
• Experience in the scholarship of teaching and learning
Assets:
• Excellence in undergraduate classroom teaching, as evidenced by, but not limited to:
- Innovative undergraduate course, curriculum, or laboratory/fieldwork design and assessment
- Outstanding teaching evaluations
- Teaching awards
- Secured funding for pedagogical projects
- The effective implementation of technology in curriculum delivery
- The use of teaching methods that enhance student engagement and learning
• Experience in providing high-impact learning experiences for undergraduate students
• Training in pedagogy or teaching at the university level
• Evidence of scholarship on teaching and learning, and an innovative plan for continued scholarship in this area
• Experience in teaching large enrollment classes
• Post-graduate degree in Education

Western University offers a full range of academic and professional programs for over 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. General information about Western can be found at www.uwo.ca. The Department of Biology (www.uwo.ca/biology) delivers undergraduate programs in Biology and Genetics, as well as contributing to a number of interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Environmental Science, Animal Behaviour, Global Health), and delivering the “biocore” to a range of Medical Science programs.
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
Complete application packages are to be submitted as a single PDF file in the following order:
1) A completed Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form (available at https://www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf )
2) A cover letter addressing how your expertise/experience and proposed scholarship activities fit this position (maximum 2 pages)
3) An up-to-date curriculum vitae
4) A plan for scholarship activities (maximum of 2 pages)
5) A teaching dossier that includes:
a) statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 1 page)
b) evidence of past achievements in classroom teaching and assessment, curriculum development, and teaching innovation
c) a statement that addresses training in, approaches to and implementation of equity, diversity, and inclusion in undergraduate education (maximum of 1 page)
6) Contact details of at least three professionals who can provide letters of reference (do not include letters of reference in your application package)
The application package can be sent to:
Dr. David Coltman, Professor & Chair
Department of Biology
Western University
1151 Richmond St
London, Ontario N6A 5B7
Canada
E-mail: hrbio@uwo.ca
Consideration of applications will begin on November 15th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact hrbio@uwo.ca
Posted on Faculty Relations website on October 2-2024.
Posting number: SCI-BIO-2024-051

Application Email Address: hrbio@uwo.ca

Company Name: University of Western Ontario

Application Close Date: November 15, 2024

Job Title: Assistant Collection Manager, Invertebrate

Location: Gatineau, QC

Job Type: Senior Researcher/Administrator

Description: ME-05 - $71,754 to $87,705 per year
Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
Work Location: Natural Heritage Campus (NHC),– Gatineau, QC

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-24-OC-047

Your place at the Museum
We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

You have a place at the Museum!

About the position
The incumbent will be responsible for enhancing the productivity of the Invertebrate Zoology Unit of the Research & Collections Division by providing scientific assistance to the curators and researchers, by managing the Insect Collection, participating in research activities, and publication of results, while providing expert advice and information to MCN staff, the scientific community and other external clients. The person will also contribute to scientific dissemination through the Museum's public and related programs.

The incumbent of this position will have the opportunity to participate in terrestrial fieldwork; however, the Museum encourages applications from a variety of candidates and will consider them on a confidential, individual basis and with due regard to any requests for workplace accommodation from candidates unable to participate in fieldwork or some collection care activities.

Working at the museum means:
• Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
• An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
• A competitive salary established by collective agreements
• Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

Eligibility criteria
This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below.
*Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training:
B.Sc. or graduate degree in Biology or a related field (e.g., Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Science, etc.), or a demonstrated equivalent combination of experience, education and training, with emphasis on Entomology.

Language requirements:
English and French are essential
Bilingual imperative : CBC/CBC

Experience:
• Experience in the management of insect collections, including but not limited to specimen preparation, identification and classification, taxonomic and systematic organization, and data capture.
• Experience working with natural history collections, including care, cataloguing, loans and acquisitions of preserved invertebrate specimens.
• Experience in handling and dissecting fragile specimens.
• Experience working with natural history collection databases to catalogue and digitize specimen records.
• Experience in the fieldwork preparation and logistics, and in collecting insects in terrestrial environments.
• Experience using computers in a scientific environment, including use of common office software (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft 365 suite).
The following experience will be considered an asset:
• Experience in the identification of terrestrial beetles.
• Experience in managing large datasets.
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or other image editing programs to prepare quality figures for publications.
• Experience with specimen imaging systems under stereomicroscopes, particularly with the use of image stacking software.
• Experience with rapid-data-capture technologies such as high-volume specimen imaging and crowdsourcing.
• Experience in one or more of the following techniques related to systematics and species/community identification: species description, molecular or morphological systematics, DNA barcoding, environmental DNA (eDNA).
• Experience interacting with the public in various fora, such as group/class presentations, meet-the-expert events, and collection tours.
• Experience with the process of scientific publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Conditions of employment:
The position may require arduous physical work in the Museum’s invertebrate collections, as well as fieldwork activities in remote environments (please note that the employer will consider, on a confidential and individual basis, any request for temporary accommodation from candidates who are temporarily unable to participate in fieldwork or some collection care activities.)

Interested? APPLY!
The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

The Statement of Qualifications, providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at competition@nature.ca.

All candidates must submit a cover letter, outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above, as well as their curriculum vitae and relevant transcripts.

Send your application by filling in the form on the Museum’s Careers page where you can upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae and any other required documents.

Application Email Address: competition@nature.ca

Company Name: Canadian Museum of Nature

Application Close Date: October 15, 2024

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Biology – Genetics

Location: Muncie, Indiana

Job Type: Faculty

Description: Application URL:  https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44933

Description: The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Genetics. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible position offering a competitive salary and a generous start-up package.

The successful candidate can teach Genetics at the undergraduate and graduate level, and Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a specialty course within the Genetics Concentration. Such courses may also contribute to the Biology Department’s Biotechnology Certificate Program. Other teaching assignments may include Advanced Genetics or Introductory Biology courses. The candidate should also be able to develop an externally funded research program that will involve undergraduate and Master’s students in novel avenues of investigation in the field of genetics, while complementing and collaborating with current faculty in the Department of Biology and/or the BSU Center for Medical Education. The department is particularly interested in a broadly trained geneticist, and those with research programs in any subdiscipline of Genetics are encouraged to apply.

The strongest candidates will have a record of accomplished teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, demonstrated evidence of outstanding scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed publications, and potential for external funding.

The Department of Biology benefits from strong institutional support, promotes collaborations amongst faculty, and shares core research and teaching equipment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging. Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Biology or related field (at time of appointment) from an accredited college or university. Evidence of scholarly productivity demonstrated by at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching ability in Genetics using student-centered learning techniques; effective written and oral communication skills; commitment to excellence in teaching; competency in current research concepts and approaches; evidence of inclusion of students in research programs; evidence of scholarly activity, such as postdoctoral experience, publications, and successful procurement of external grants; established research agenda that complements existing departmental research programs; potential to increase the inclusion of more diverse undergraduate and graduate student researchers; and collaborative potential with existing faculty at Ball State University.

Inclusive Excellence/EEO: Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Application Email Address: klfoster@bsu.edu

Company Name: Ball State University

Application Close Date: October 20, 2024

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Biology – Immunology

Location: Muncie, Indiana

Job Type: Faculty

Description: Application URL: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44860

Description: The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Immunology. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible position offering a competitive salary and a generous start-up package.

The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses in Immunology, Cell Biology, and introductory biology. Other teaching assignments may include Virology, Animal Parasitology, or other courses in the applicant’s area of expertise and may contribute to the Biology Department’s Biotechnology Certificate Program. The candidate should also be able to develop an externally funded research program that will involve undergraduate and Master’s students in novel avenues of investigation in the field of immunology/virology, while complementing and collaborating with current faculty in the Department of Biology and/or the BSU Center for Medical Education. The department is particularly interested in biologists whose research programs center around Immunology, Virology, Animal Parasitology, or related subdisciplines.

The strongest candidates will have a record of accomplished teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, demonstrated evidence of outstanding scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed publications, and potential for external funding.

The Department of Biology benefits from strong institutional support, promotes collaborations amongst faculty, and shares core research and teaching equipment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging. Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Biology or related field (at time of appointment) from an accredited college or university. Evidence of scholarly productivity demonstrated by at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching ability in Immunology using student-centered learning techniques; effective written and oral communication skills; commitment to excellence in teaching; competency in current research concepts and approaches; evidence of scholarly activity, such as postdoctoral experience, publications, and successful procurement of external grants; established research agenda that complements existing departmental research programs; potential to increase the inclusion of more diverse undergraduate and graduate student researchers; and collaborative potential with existing faculty at Ball State University.

Inclusive Excellence/EEO: Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Application Email Address: klfoster@bsu.edu

Company Name: Ball State University

Application Close Date: October 15, 2024

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Integrative Organismal Biology

Location: Department of Zoology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Job Type: Faculty

Description: The Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in Integrative Organismal Biology. We seek outstanding individuals with innovative and integrative research programs in any area of animal biology that would extend and/or complement existing faculty strengths in our Comparative Animal Physiology and Biomechanics group. This position has an expected start date no earlier than July 1, 2025, and a salary within the range of $125,000 - $160,000.

The position requires a minimum of a Ph.D. degree in a related field, a demonstrated research record and evidence of capability for teaching in the area of integrative animal biology. The successful candidate should also have evidence of their potential to establish and conduct an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, develop teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, effectively mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and have the potential for leadership and service to their Department, University, and academic/scientific community. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. In particular, we encourage those who take a mechanistic approach to organismal biology, will expand our research and teaching approaches, and will interact with the large and diverse group of biologists in the Department of Zoology. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized.

The successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Zoology (www.zoology.ubc.ca), a member of the Comparative Physiology and Biomechanics research cluster and will have the option to join the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC, https://biodiversity.ubc.ca). The Department of Zoology includes nearly 50 principal investigators and promotes integrative research in biology. Its faculty and students pursue cutting-edge questions in Comparative Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Evolution, Ecology, and Cell and Developmental Biology. The Department of Zoology has exceptional facilities for housing aquatic animals and insects, and there are university-level facilities for housing a wide range of other taxa. The department is also associated with the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, which houses over 2 million biological specimens, enabling a wide variety of taxonomic research.

UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28155 and addressed to Dr Philip Matthews, chair of the search committee. Include the following as a single pdf:

1. Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that outlines:
• Your research vision and accomplishments
• How your expertise, scholarship and planned research will integrate with the Department of Zoology and the Comparative Physiology and Biomechanics research cluster.
• How you have displayed leadership through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.

2. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.

3. Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.

4. Statement (up to 1 page) of teaching and mentoring interests and accomplishments, and a brief description of those core and specialist topics you would be excited to teach.

5. Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.

6. Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 3 references. Letters will be requested for a subset of candidates at a later stage of the evaluation process. Applicants should ensure that all of the listed individuals are willing to provide a letter of reference if requested.

The closing date for applications is October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm PST.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. 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, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting the Zoology Manager of HR Services at zoology.hr@ubc.ca

Application Email Address: pmatthews@zoology.ubc.ca

Company Name: UBC

Application Close Date: October 15, 2024

Job Title: Tenure-track appointment: Thelma Finlayson Chair in Biological Control

Location: Burnaby, BC

Job Type: Faculty

Description: The Department of Biological Sciences (BISC) at Simon Fraser University invites applications, from Canadian and international researchers, for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for the Thelma Finlayson Chair in Biological Control. This Chair is funded through a substantial endowment from the late Professor Thelma Finlayson (Order of Canada).

We invite applications from outstanding, early-career scientists from a broad range of disciplines related to biological control or pest management, including but not limited to applied insect biology, plant-insect interactions, invasion biology, and plant or insect genetics, biotechnology, or genomics, in any forest, agricultural, horticultural, urban or natural ecosystem. The position would begin no earlier than September 2025. The successful candidate should have demonstrated research excellence through a strong publication record in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals and be a current or future leader in their field. The new hire will be expected to contribute to development and teaching of new or existing courses related to biological control and pest management, as well as other core undergraduate and graduate courses in BISC’s program. We encourage applications from researchers who will contribute to the Department’s efforts in supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.

About Biological Sciences and SFU

The Department of Biological Sciences (BISC) was established at SFU in 1965, making it one of the younger Biology Departments in Canada. BISC remains a broad-based Biology Department with research interests of faculty ranging from cell and molecular biology, through organismal biology and physiology, to ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation. We currently comprise 30 research faculty and 9 teaching faculty, with ~650 Undergraduate majors and ~100 Graduate students. The Department has research groups in behavioural ecology (eBERG), applied biology (with a Masters of Environmental Toxicology), cell biology (Centre for Cell Biology, Development and Disease - C2D2), aquatic conservation (Earth2Ocean), avian ecology and conservation (the Centre for Wildlife Ecology - CWE), and evolutionary biology (Crawford Lab of Evolutionary Studies). Situated on the Burnaby campus, Biological Sciences is a short walk from the University Childcare Centre, athletic facilities, and scenic hiking trails.

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is one of Canada’s top-ranked comprehensive universities. With three campuses located in beautiful British Columbia’s largest municipalities – Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey - our students, faculty, and staff are privileged to live and work on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples. Consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top employers, SFU’s takes pride in fostering a supportive and accommodating environment for all our members.

Core duties of an Assistant or Associate Professor in Biological Sciences

• Research: Develop an externally funded research program including supervising and mentoring graduate students and highly qualified personnel in research training, and disseminating discoveries through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and other forums appropriate to the discipline.
• Teaching: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses including contributions to core, large-enrollment lower-division courses, and curriculum and program development.
• Service: Perform service to the Department and the University, such as serving on committees and participating in departmental initiatives.

Qualifications for Assistant Professor

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in any area of biology related to pest management or biological control by the employment start date.

The candidate must demonstrate:
• a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
• establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
• potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• potential for excellence in supervision of graduate students

Qualifications for Associate Professor

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in any area of biology related to pest management or biological control. Only those holding or expected to hold the rank prior to the employment start date will be considered.

The candidate must demonstrate:
• a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
• evidence of establishment of a successful, externally-funded research program;
• evidence of success in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• evidence of supervision of graduate students;
• demonstrated contribution to the academic community and potential contribution to the Department, Faculty and University’s academic community.

The typical workload distribution for tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors at SFU is 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. In carrying out these duties, the successful candidate will advance BISC’s goals to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion by working to eliminate the barriers that impede the ability of department members from historically underrepresented and marginalized populations to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will foster a positive and inclusive working environment through respectful interactions with all faculty, staff, and students. The responsibilities, terms and conditions of employment of research faculty are listed in the SFU-SFUFA Collective Agreement.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $133,322 (dependent on experience). A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role at the Associate Professor rank is $130,142 - $155,584 (dependent on experience).

The Successful Candidate

The following credentials, skills, expertise, experience, values, and attitudes comprise the desired qualifications.
The successful candidate must:

• Hold a PhD in any area of biology related to pest management or biological control.
• Have demonstrated excellence in research related to pest management or biological control. Criteria for assessment of excellence could include:
o extensive experience conducting scientific studies in the specified research area,
o high-quality scientific publications in leading peer-reviewed journals of the field,
o awards and/or secured external funding (including scholarships),
o dissemination of research contribution via conferences and seminars,
• Articulate a compelling vision for a research program that addresses questions of fundamental importance to the field and has clear potential to attract top-quality trainees, extramural funding, new scientific collaborations, and uptake by knowledge users.
• Show clear evidence of, or potential for, excellence as a mentor of graduate students and research trainees, especially those from equity-deserving groups.
• Demonstrate deep and broad knowledge of fields related to biological control to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively in these areas.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written, in English) including, but not limited to, strong listening skills, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives, and a collaborative disposition.

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Collaborations with other national and international researchers in their field of study
• Invited talks at national/international meetings
• Strong potential for effective knowledge translation and community engagement (e.g., with provincial, national and international organisations).
• Evidence of a keen interest in teaching, strong pedagogical skills, and effectiveness in fostering inclusive learning environments.
• Strong potential to be an engaged academic citizen, in part by demonstrating a record of volunteerism and participation in service activities, such as committee work, outreach initiatives, etc.
• Evidence of past contributions to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within research, service, and teaching, understanding of inclusive teaching and mentoring, and how the candidate would meet the needs of equity deserving students.

How To Apply

Candidates should address their applications to Dr. Tony D. Williams, Chair of the Search Committee. Informal enquiries about this position can be directed to Tony Williams (biscchr@sfu.ca).
Applications should consist of a single PDF file inclusive of, and bookmarked for, the following components:
• A concise cover letter (maximum two pages) that addresses the following items: 1) reasons for applying to the position, and 2) a narrative description highlighting evidence that the candidate meets the job qualifications and can effectively perform the listed job duties.
• A complete up-to-date curriculum vitae that lists the candidate’s education and employment history, publications and conference presentations, funding and awards, student supervision, collaborations/partnerships, teaching experience, and service activities.
• A research statement (maximum two pages) that describes the candidate’s research experience, goals, and a five-year plan for their research program.
• Three examples of peer-reviewed published scholarly work.
• A teaching statement (maximum two pages) that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• A statement (maximum one page) describing past or potential contributions to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within research, service, and teaching. With regards to the latter component, candidates should discuss their experience with, and/or understanding of, inclusive teaching and mentoring, and how the candidate would meet the needs of equity deserving students.
• The names, titles, and email addresses of 3 referees who are qualified to assess the candidate’s research, service and, if possible, teaching capabilities. Referees will be contacted by SFU for candidates advancing to the later stages of the selection process.
• Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

All application materials should be submitted as a single pdf via an online application form:
https://www.sfu.ca/biology/about/employment/faculty/faculty-thelma-finlayson-chair-repost.html

Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 17, 2024. Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open.

SFU offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page for more details. SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full the Collection Notice.

The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors.

Application Email Address: biscsec@sfu.ca

Company Name: Simon Fraser University

Application Close Date: September 17, 2024

Job Title: PhD in hibernation biology

Location: Montreal

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: Project: The project will explore gut microbial contributions to hibernation metabolism from basic and applied perspectives.
Opportunities to: learn/refine a range of technical skills including metabolomics, proteomics and wet lab techniques; conduct fieldwork; help establish a new hibernation facility at the University of Montreal; attend conferences, from regional to international; learn/refine your French through a free university program.
Funding and remuneration: fully funded project with no less than $23,000 per year (TAing will enhance this).
Our lab: We are a growing group of inclusive science enthusiasts located in UdeM's diverse Biological Sciences Department. Please visit www.thereganlab.com to learn a little bit more about us and some of the things we hold to be true.
Details: All details for the position can be found at www.thereganlab.com/opportunities
Due date: September 13, 2024.

Application Email Address: matthew.regan@umontreal.ca

Company Name: Université de Montréal

Application Close Date: November 01, 2024

Job Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Location: Peterborough, ON

Job Type: Faculty

Description: Tenure-track position in avian ecology in the Department of Biology at Trent University
DETAILS HERE: https://universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=65935

Application Email Address: biologyjobs@trentu.ca

Company Name: Trent University

Application Close Date: August 19, 2024

Job Title: Graduate Positions to Study the Physiology and Control of Sea Lamprey

Location: Wilfrid Laurier University or University of Manitoba

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: Lampreys are ancient, jawless fishes that diverged from the main vertebrate lineage over 400 million years ago. All lampreys begin life as filter-feeding larvae before they undergo metamorphosis into juvenile lampreys that have a sucker-like oral disc. Some species, such as the sea lamprey, are parasitic and feed on the blood of fishes. The invasion of the Great Lakes by sea lamprey in the early 20th century contributed to the collapse of many important fisheries.

Populations are now controlled using chemicals called lampricides and dams that block their migration. We are hiring at least four students (2 MSc, 2 PhD) to learn more about sea lamprey physiology and to improve methods of sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes.

Graduate projects may focus on: (i) the effects of warming temperatures due to climate change on the physiology of sea lamprey and the effectiveness of lampricides; (ii) how native, non parasitic lamprey species respond to changing environments and lampricides; (iii) how metabolism, gill structure and function change during the sea lamprey life cycle as they move between freshwater and seawater environments.

In partnership with collaborators at the University of Manitoba, students will perform field collections of larval lampreys throughout Ontario and Eastern Canada and conduct their studies in Laurier’s fully equipped biology labs and aquatic facilities. PhD positions to conduct genetic analyses will be hosted at the University of Manitoba. Methods and skills to be learned will be project dependent and may include molecular biology (e.g. mRNA expression, protein quantification), immunohistochemistry to study tissue structure and function, biochemical assays of energy stores, metabolites, and stress hormones in different organs and tissues (e.g. gills, muscle, liver), and respirometry to measure whole animal metabolic rate.

Qualifications: Interested students should have training in the biological sciences or a related discipline, preferably with research experience obtained by completing an MSc thesis, B.Sc. undergraduate research project, or volunteer work. A minimum B average is required for admittance to either MSc or PhD programs.

Preferred starting date: September 2024, with some flexibility on start date.

Financial support: The minimum level of financial support will be $ 25,630/year for M.Sc. students & $ 29,500/year for Ph.D. students including a full teaching assistantship & university scholarship.

Applications: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Michael Wilkie, Dept. Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University (mwilkie@wlu.ca), Dr. Ken Jeffries, Dept. Biological Sci., University of Manitoba (Ken.Jeffries@umanitoba.ca) and/or Dr. Brittney Borowiec, Dept. Biology, University of Waterloo (bborowiec@uwaterloo.ca).

Please briefly describe your training, why you wish to pursue graduate studies, and provide a copy of your university transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), plus an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV). Review of applications will begin immediately.

We seek to further build a diverse, inclusive and supportive team of researchers and trainees at WLU and the University of Manitoba, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We especially welcome applications from qualified members of equity-deserving groups including women, Indigenous persons, and members of other historically-excluded and underrepresented groups including, but not limited to, racialized, LGBTQIA2S+, and/or disabled students. To learn more about equity and inclusive programing at both institutions please refer to https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/index.html and https://umanitoba.ca/career-services/equity-resources.

Application Email Address: mwilkie@wlu.ca

Company Name: Wilfrid Laurier University or University of Manitoba

Application Close Date: July 01, 2024

Job Title: MSc. Position in Arctic marine benthic invertebrate community ecology in a changing environment

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: Supervisors: Drs. Patricia Ramey-Balci and Ken Jeffries, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba.

Marine Invertebrate Ecology Lab (https://rameybalcilab.wordpress.com/)

Start date: Program of study to begin in Jan 2025 (winter) or May 2025 (summer).

Project Summary: Arctic ecosystems are under stress from environmental and anthropogenic changes (e.g., air temperature increases, ice loss, ocean circulation, and contaminants) which have increased over the past several decades. A substantial knowledge gap exists regarding the biodiversity of coastal benthic invertebrate community composition and their habitat associations in the coastal environment. Graduate student research will aim to address this knowledge gap by 1) providing a baseline assessment of nearshore, shallow water benthic invertebrate community and functional (i.e., species traits) structure in relation to habitat in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, and 2) develop a comprehensive reference library of DNA barcodes to aid in the future application of environmental DNA. The information produced from this work will be used as a baseline to monitor future change near Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, and in the Arctic in general.
The student will conduct fieldwork in an Arctic coastal ecosystem (2-3 week duration) and play an active role in the planning and execution of research in the field and laboratory. The student will gain experience in fieldwork planning, experimental design, community engagement, collection and fixation of invertebrate samples using grabs onboard boats, microscopic identification of macroinvertebrates using taxonomic keys, molecular lab techniques for gene sequencing/analyses, univariate and multivariate statistical analysis of species abundances and expression of functional traits, and communication through participation in seminars and scientific conferences.

Requirements: Four-year Bachelor's degree in Biology (B.Sc.), GPA 3.0 or higher.

Prior experience: Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Applicants with strong scientific writing skills and experience in macroinvertebrate species identification, and/or molecular techniques (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR) will be given preference. We are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environment that welcomes all applications from qualified persons contributing to the further diversification of ideas and experiences.

Funding: Two years of funding is available at the Master’s level. Salary is $21000/year. There is also the possibility to apply for Teaching Assistantships and grader/marker positions.

Interested candidates can apply by emailing Patricia.Ramey-Balci@umanitoba.ca a single pdf that includes:

1. 1-page cover letter of interest stating their motivation to pursue a M.Sc. in Arctic ecology (and any relevant previous research experience)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial academic transcripts
4. Name and contact for two references by July 1, 2024

Application Email Address: Patricia.Ramey-Balci@umanitoba.ca

Company Name: University of Manitoba

Application Close Date: July 01, 2024

Job Title: PhD position in Multi-species Landscape Epigenomics

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: I am seeking a highly motivated student for a PhD project on multi-species landscape epigenomics. This is a funded PhD position in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta (minimum guaranteed salary of $25,917/year for 5 years). The start date is anticipated to be January or September 2025 but is negotiable. Previous experience with genomic data or bioinformatics (Linux and R) is an asset.

DNA methylation is a potential underlying mechanism for phenotypic plasticity and can respond to environmental fluctuations such as climate change. Due to the potential for epigenetic inheritance, populations living in different environments could accumulate epigenetic differences over many generations. These methylation differences could slowly lead to genetic divergence over long evolutionary periods due to the mutagenic nature of DNA methylation.

We will assess variation in DNA methylation due to climatic variation and its associations with genetic variation. We have performed ~16X coverage whole genome methylation sequencing for 80 lake whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) and 80 brook charr (Salvelinus fontinalis): 10 fish per species from eight sampling locations across a latitudinal climatic gradient in Hudson Bay and James Bay. We will combine these data with environmental data and ~20X whole genome sequencing data for the same fish to answer diverse questions on interactions among DNA methylation, the genome, and environmental variation in a natural system.

The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Dr. Clare Venney (https://clarevenney.weebly.com/) and Dr. Jean-Sébastien Moore (Université Laval, https://jean-sebastienmoore.weebly.com/). The successful candidate can also contribute to upcoming fieldwork in the lab as desired (e.g., potential work in and around Banff and Jasper National Park). Interested candidates should send a CV, unofficial transcripts, and one page cover letter detailing their interest in the position to venney@ualberta.ca on or before July 1st, 2024.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions at the email address listed above.

Clare Venney
Incoming Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta

Application Email Address: venney@ualberta.ca

Company Name: University of Alberta

Application Close Date: July 01, 2024

Job Title: PhD in Marine Parasites Infecting Skate Hosts

Location: University of Iceland

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: Applications are invited from suitably qualified students for one Ph.D. student position to work under the supervision of Dr Haseeb Randhawa and Dr Björn Schäffner at the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland (HI). The position is funded by the IRF project grant (“Conservation of ancient relationships: Assessment of skates (Rajiformes: Rajidae) and their parasite fauna in Iceland”, IRF project no. 2410498-051).

The project aims to survey the status of parasitic organisms infecting skate hosts in marine ecoregions off Iceland to aid in the future implementation of conservation efforts of threatened host-parasite systems. Research goals will assess the entire diversity of parasites infecting this host group, assess the genetic diversity of skate species and parasite lineages, and evaluate the status of host-parasite systems based on IUCN Red List criteria to support their conservation through updated conservation agendas. This large-scale project benefits from the international cooperation between the Icelandic academic institution and the Natural History Museum, London, U.K. (NHM). It offers the research basis for one PhD project.

The PhD project contributes to the unknown faunal component of marine parasites infecting skate hosts with an active engagement in the Icelandic marine biodiversity assessment. Main tasks of the Ph.D. student will include (i) the assessment of parasite diversity using a combination of organismal-based and molecular-based studies; (ii) the evaluation of factors influencing the biogeographic distribution and dispersal of marine parasites in Icelandic ecoregions; (iii) the assessment of molecular data of both parasites and skate hosts via targeted sequencing (Sanger sequencing) and genome skimming via next generation sequencing (NGS); (iv) the application of 3D imaging of the neuromuscular system of exemplar parasite species using fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH) in combination with confocal microscopy; and (v) the assessment of IUCN Red List criteria of threatened host-parasite systems. The Ph.D. student will further be responsible for producing high quality data in the field and laboratory and will lead or be involved in the preparation of international publications and presentations of research outcomes at domestic and international conferences. Molecular research components, including phylogenetic analysis and barcoding, and FISH technologies will be performed at the NHM, London for at least 12 months of the project duration under the supervision of Dr. Peter Olson (NHM).

The selected Ph.D. student will be enrolled at HI and will conduct research both at HI and the NHM benefiting from world-class scientific infrastructure in Iceland and the United Kingdom with opportunities to spotlight the research and gain valuable experience in science communication. By conducting independent investigations in multidisciplinary research areas utilising facilities both in Iceland and the UK, the student will build a research profile, become experienced in publishing and project management, and gain experience in public engagement and student supervision. The doctoral student will be responsible for leading the main investigations under supervision to enhance and expand the professional career perspectives, highlighting transferrable strengths with lasting implications on future career prospects.

Ph.D. applicants must have been awarded the degree of B.Sc. (Honours) or M.Sc. in Parasitology, Ecology, Marine Biology or a related field, prior to the commencement of the Ph.D. project. Applicants should send a cover letter stating their interest in this position, a recent curriculum vitae and contact information of 2 academic referees. Application materials should be sent electronically to Dr Haseeb Randhawa (email: hrandhawa@hi.is) or Dr Björn Schäffner (email: bjoern@hi.is). After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from referees. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Further details regarding the University and how to apply for admission in postgraduate programs can be found at the following homepages:

https://english.hi.is/school_of_engineering_and_natural_sciences/doctoral_studies

https://english.hi.is/university/phd_programmes

https://english.hi.is/university/international_students

Application Email Address: Dr Haseeb Randhawa (email: hrandhawa@hi.is) or Dr Björn Schäffner (email: bjoern@hi.is)

Company Name: Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

Application Close Date: May 31, 2024

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Arctic Toxicology and Physiology

Location: University of Alberta

Job Type: Postdoctoral Fellow

Description: The project will focus on the ecological risk associated with critical mineral extraction in Northern Ecosystems, specifically focussing on the fate and effects of critical metals and the physiology/toxicology Arctic fish and invertebrate species. This is a collaborative co-led project with Drs. Erin Leonard (Wilfrid Laurier University) & Anne Crémazy (Institut national de la recherche scientifique).

The chosen candidate will have 3 years of secured funding at CAD $55K + benefits. Research will involve travel to the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) in collaboration with POLAR Canada in the summer months of 2024 -2026. Travel to the other facilities (WLU, INRS, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre) will also occur. The candidate should be based out of Edmonton (UAlberta campus), and previous skills (i.e., PhD) in toxicology, biogeochemistry, chemistry, physiology, and fate and effects of metals will be considered an asset. To apply for this position, please send a brief 2-page Curriculum Vitae, a 1-page statement of research interests, and addresses/emails for 2 referees to the email below by May 1st, 2024 to be considered.

The proposed research will focus on critical mineral metals: nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cobalt (Co) and Lithium (Li); as they present elevated risks to the Arctic environment (due to their mining intensity, mobility in the environment and toxicity to organisms) compared to the other priority metals identified by the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy.

Application Email Address: t.blewett@ualberta.ca

Company Name: University of Alberta

Application Close Date: May 01, 2024

Job Title: MSc in Forest Entomology

Location: Corner Brook NL

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: The CONIFER Lab at the Canadian Forest Service – Atlantic Forestry Centre (AFC) is seeking an MSc student with interests in forest ecology, entomology and climate change to fill a 2-year position beginning September 2024. The successful candidate will be funded through the Boreal Ecosystem and Agricultural Sciences (BEAS) program at Memorial University – Grenfell campus. The student will be based at the AFC research laboratory in Corner Brook, NL, located in the university’s Forestry Building. Although research will be predominantly conduced at AFC, the student will be required to meet all university requirements for degree completion.

Research will focus on the spruce budworm, a highly destructive pest of eastern boreal forests and currently undergoing an outbreak on the island of Newfoundland. The aim of the program is to investigate insect responses to extreme spring weather events (i.e. cold snaps), with the goal of providing knowledge to stakeholders and end users (e.g. federal and provincial land managers, industry and the public at large). The research will be predominantly lab-based, although there will be possibility to include a hybrid field component – program specifics will be co-developed by the student and PI. Examples of fundamental response metrics include survival, phenology, body condition and biochemistry, with additional possibilities based on student interest.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated and creative, with strong communication skills for diverse audiences (written and oral). They should also be highly capable with regards to time management, problem solving, and critical thinking. Previous experience with experimental design and data analysis would also be an asset. As a member of the CONIFER lab, the successful candidate will be joining a federal government organization, where dedication to inclusion, diversity and equity is essential to our core values.
Interested applicants can apply via email to Dr. Eric Moise (eric.moise@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a goal of filling this position asap. Your application should include:

- A cover letter describing your interest in this position, how your experiences align with the aims of the project, and your professional goals;
- A curriculum vitae describing your education, relevant work/research experience, communication and outreach activities, as well as awards and recognitions;
- Contact information for two references

Application Email Address: eric.moise@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Company Name: Natural Resources Canada - Canadian Forest Service

Application Close Date: April 30, 2024

Job Title: Marine Invertebrate Zoology (TT)

Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Job Type: Faculty

Description: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Assistant Professor, Marine Invertebrate Biology
Tenure Track Stream
Position #: 20125

Acadia University and the Department of Biology acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As Biology faculty, staff, and students, we are grateful to live and work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.
Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier primarily undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a personalized learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for success. Acadia is located in the Town of Wolfville, and amongst orchards and vineyards in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. The area offers a small-town setting with a relaxed lifestyle and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities. The region has a dynamic network of marine researchers and ocean technology companies. Halifax, whose airport is only 60 minutes from Wolfville, provides a wide variety of opportunities and connections academically and commercially in terms of research. The region includes many coastal ecosystems including the Bay of Fundy, with some of the world’s highest tides, and an impressive variety of coastal and nearshore habitats. Nova Scotia’s three most valuable fisheries rely on marine invertebrates (American lobster, Atlantic Scallops and snow crabs) and the region has a rich tradition of blue mussel, scallop and oyster aquaculture.

The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track position in Marine Invertebrate Biology commencing on July 1, 2024. We are searching for an outstanding scientist to address fundamental and/ or applied questions in marine invertebrate biology. The successful applicant will bring complementary research, teaching and technical expertise; help build our capacity to develop environmental responsibility and stewardship in the academic core; and contribute to Department efforts to provide training and mentorship to students of diverse backgrounds. The successful applicant is expected to have or to develop a working knowledge of the marine invertebrates of the Maritime region.

The Department of Biology is one of the largest departments on campus with ~400 majors and ~30 Masters students. Faculty, staff and students are actively working towards creating a community that is diverse, stimulating and supportive. Undergraduate teaching is a primary focus of the department and we prioritize experiential learning with hands-on labs, fieldwork and individualized learning opportunities. Masters, Honours and research-based courses integrate teaching and research throughout our program, and our course offerings support students interested in a wide range of careers. Acadia University is associated with several field stations including The Evelyn and Morrill Richardson Field Station on Bon Portage Island at the southwest tip of Nova Scotia, the Morton Field Station located on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and Beaubassin Research Station located on the Inner Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick. Biodiversity and research-related facilities on campus include the Biology Museum which holds an extensive collection of vertebrate and invertebrate specimens, the Acadia Centre for Estuarine Research, the Acadia Tidal Energy Institute, the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and the E. C. Smith Herbarium, the largest herbarium in Atlantic Canada.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field with a focus on marine invertebrate biology; post-doctoral or relevant work experience is an asset. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in marine invertebrate biology, introductory biology and additional courses in the applicant’s area of expertise and aligning with Departmental needs. The Department is interested in an applicant whose research includes or could be developed to include marine invertebrates of Atlantic Canada. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in one of Acadia University’s field stations (e.g., The Evelyn and Morrill Richardson Field Station on Bon Portage Island), depending on their area of expertise.

The successful applicant is expected to develop and maintain an active, independent, innovative and externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate (MSc) students. Evidence of excellence in scholarship includes publications in top-ranked, peer-reviewed and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at conferences and strong endorsements by references. The candidate must also demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship and/ or community leadership, commensurate with their level of experience. Evidence for teaching excellence can include, but is not limited to, a description in the teaching statement or CV of past teaching experience, contributions to course and program development, course evaluations and positive endorsements from referees.

Academic Qualifications:
• PhD in Biology or a related field with a focus on marine invertebrate biology

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:
• position number (include in the subject of the submission email)
• a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for appointment
• curriculum vitae
• a research statement including how your research program could develop at Acadia
• a statement on teaching philosophy
• a statement providing information on how you have worked or plan to work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in academic, professional and/ or community contexts
• evidence of excellence in teaching, mentorship and/ or community leadership (see suggestions above)
• the name and email/ phone contact information for three references (to be contacted if long listed)

The application should be addressed to:
Dr. Glenys Gibson
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date: March 4, 2024

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact lisa.taul@acadiau.ca, Administrative Assistant in Biology.

Application Email Address: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Company Name: Acadia University

Application Close Date: March 04, 2024

Job Title: Human Biology CLT (36 mo)

Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Job Type: Faculty

Description: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Assistant Professor, Human Biology
Contractually Limited Term (36 months)
Position #: 20127

Acadia University and the Department of Biology acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As Biology faculty and staff, we are grateful to live and work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier primarily undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a personalized learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for success. Acadia is located in the Town of Wolfville, amongst orchards and vineyards in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. The area offers a small-town setting with a relaxed lifestyle and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities. With a progressive commitment to sustainability that echoes Acadia’s status as Canada’s first organic campus, the region offers locally crafted artisan food and beverage with many communities embracing organic, fair trade, and farm-to-table ideals. The Annapolis Valley is home to highly developed agricultural, agri-food, biotechnology, and manufacturing industries, and to 14 Wing Greenwood, the largest air base on the East Coast. Halifax, whose airport is only 60 minutes from Wolfville, provides a wide variety of opportunities and connections academically and commercially in terms of research.

The Department of Biology invites applications for a 36-month Contractually Limited Term position in Human Biology at the level of Assistant Professor, commencing on July 1, 2024. We are searching for an outstanding scientist to address fundamental and/ or applied questions relevant to human biology including but not limited to physiology, anatomy, nutrition and metabolism. We welcome applications from candidates who use comparative approaches and who can contribute to our diverse Biology program. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop collaborations with colleagues in the Schools of Kinesiology, and Nutrition & Dietetics.

Biology is one of the largest departments on campus with ~400 majors and ~30 Masters students, and a program based on the interconnectedness of human and environmental health. Faculty, staff and students are actively working towards creating a community that is diverse, stimulating and supportive. Undergraduate teaching is a primary focus of the department and we prioritize experiential learning with hands-on labs, fieldwork and individualized learning opportunities. Masters, Honours and research-based courses integrate teaching and research throughout our program. Research facilities on campus include the Animal Care Facility, equipped for aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis, the Acadia Lab for Agri-food and Beverage, the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre. The School of Kinesiology and the Centre of Lifestyle Studies housed in the Acadia Athletics Complex have multipurpose and well-equipped labs and facilities for research and these units also co-ordinate numerous community outreach programs that allow students to apply their anatomy and physiology knowledge in a real-world setting.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, with expertise applicable to teaching human biology, anatomy and physiology. Post-doctoral and/or relevant work experience is an asset. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in Human Biology and Applied Human Biology (including teaching the labs) and an additional course in biology or in an interdisciplinary area, depending on the applicant’s area of expertise. The Human Biology courses are required for Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and are popular with other majors who are interested in health sciences.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship and research. The successful applicant is expected to develop and maintain an active, independent research program and will be eligible to apply for internal and external, including Tricouncil, funding. The applicant is also expected to supervise advanced research students at the undergraduate and potentially graduate level (Masters of Science; Masters of Applied Kinesiology). Evidence of excellence in research includes but is not limited to publications in peer-reviewed and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at conferences, other forms of scholarship appropriate to the applicant’s speciality, and strong endorsements by academic references. The candidate must also demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship and/ or community leadership, commensurate with their level of experience. Evidence for excellence in teaching can include but is not limited to a description in the teaching statement or CV of past teaching experience, contributions to course and program development, course evaluations and positive endorsements from referees. Candidates are encouraged to include contributions to their discipline or profession such as service to professional organizations, community engagement etc.


Academic Qualifications:
• PhD in Biology or a related field with expertise relevant to teaching courses in human biology, anatomy and physiology, including labs.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:
• position number (include in the subject of the submission email)
• a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for appointment
• curriculum vitae
• a statement on teaching philosophy
• evidence of excellence in teaching, mentorship and teaching-related activities (see suggestions above)
• a research statement including how your research program could develop at Acadia
• a statement providing information about how you have worked or plan to work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in academic, professional and/ or community contexts
• the name and email/ phone contact information for three references (to be contacted if long listed)
• application should be addressed to:

Dr. Glenys Gibson
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date: March 15, 2024

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact lisa.taul@acadiau.ca, Administrative Assistant in Biology.

Application Email Address: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Company Name: Acadia University

Application Close Date: March 15, 2024

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Faculty of Science invites applications from Indigenous scholars for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence as soon as possible.

Location: University of Victoria

Qualified candidates will have:

· A PhD degree in either life sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, or related discipline; or expect to obtain that degree soon (“all but dissertation”).

· Potential to develop an impactful, independent research program as demonstrated for example through high-quality research shared through outlets such as academic publications, interdisciplinary projects, and community-based projects.

· A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education (such as supervision/mentorship) including: potential to develop and teach courses; potential to implement new teaching initiatives; potential to supervise diverse personnel effectively and create an equitable and inclusive working environment.

· Record of, or potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

· A record, potential, or desire to support Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in teaching and learning, including a potential to supervise diverse research personnel effectively and create an equitable and inclusive working environment.

· A positive attitude about collaborating and participating in activities across the department, faculties and universities.

· Demonstrated respect for different opinions and consideration for different point of views.

The following are considered assets:

· The candidate has interest, potential or experience in either (a) working with Indigenous ways of knowing, or (b) in infusing Indigenous science approaches and perspectives into science.

· Postdoctoral experience is desirable.

· Potential for, and interest in mentorship, representation, and guidance of Indigenous students.

· Potential for, and interest in land and water-based teaching, community-engaged scholarship, Indigenous scholarship, and engaging with UVic’s First Peoples House.

· Record of, potential for, and interest in improving the participation of underrepresented groups in science.

· Potential for, and interest in implementing new teaching initiatives including land, water, and community-engaged teaching.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples. Our search committee will review the pool of applications from those who self-identify with this designated group. Candidates from this group must self-identify in their cover letter to be considered for this position.

The candidate's qualifications, experience, overall market demand, discipline, and the unit appointed to will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $102,380 - $143,204. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan.

APPLICATION

To be considered please send:

· a cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements and includes Indigenous self-identification,

· a curriculum vitae,

· a brief statement of interest in engaging with Indigenous knowledge and research

· a statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization.

· appropriate evidence of research (for example, up to five publications or equivalent work – either completed or in progress),

· a brief teaching dossier containing e.g. teaching philosophy, syllabi of courses taught, and/or teaching interests,

· contact information for four references.

Application packages should be addressed to Dr. Peter Loock, Dean, Faculty of Science (scieoff@uvic.ca) and will be reviewed starting from March 4th, 2024. Applications will be accepted until all three positions are filled.

Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

Job Title: Biodiversity Instructor

Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Job Type: Faculty

Description: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Instructor- Biodiversity
Continuing (Probationary)
Position #: 20126
Acadia University and the Department of Biology acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. Biology faculty and staff are grateful to live and work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.
Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier primarily undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a personalized learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for success. Acadia is located in the Town of Wolfville, and amongst orchards and vineyards in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. The area offers a small-town setting with a relaxed lifestyle and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities. With a progressive commitment to sustainability that echoes Acadia’s status as Canada’s first organic campus, the region offers locally crafted artisan food and beverage with many communities embracing organic, fair trade, and farm-to-table ideals. The Annapolis Valley is home to highly developed agricultural, agri-food, biotechnology, and manufacturing industries that offer growing employment and research opportunities. It is also home to 14 Wing Greenwood, the largest air base on the East Coast. Southern Nova Scotia is surrounded by ocean and therefore has an experienced fishing industry, marine research, and ocean technology companies. Halifax, whose airport is only 60 minutes from Wolfville, provides a wide variety of opportunities and connections academically and commercially in terms of research.

The Department of Biology invites applications for a Continuing Instructor position (probationary) commencing on July 1, 2024. We are searching for an outstanding individual with a passion for biodiversity and a deep commitment to undergraduate teaching and lab-based learning. We are interested in an individual with a comprehensive understanding of biodiversity over a range of taxa, although applications from specialists are welcome. The successful applicant is expected to have or to develop a working knowledge of the biodiversity of the Maritime region.

The Department of Biology is one of the largest departments on campus with ~400 majors and ~30 Masters students. Faculty, staff and students are actively working towards creating a community that is diverse, stimulating, and supportive. Undergraduate teaching is a primary focus of the department, and we prioritize experiential learning with hands-on labs, fieldwork, and individualized learning opportunities. Masters, Honours and research-based courses integrate teaching and research throughout our program, and our diverse course offerings support students interested in a wide range of careers. Acadia University is associated with several field stations, including The Evelyn and Morrill Richardson Field Station on Bon Portage Island at the southwest tip of Nova Scotia, the Morton Field Station located on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, and Beaubassin Research Station located on the Inner Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick. Biodiversity-related facilities on campus include the Biology Museum which holds an extensive collection of vertebrate and invertebrate specimens, world-class glasshouse space and growth cabinets at the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, the Harriet Irving Botanical Garden which showcases plant communities typical of the region, and the E. C. Smith Herbarium, the largest herbarium in Atlantic Canada with over 200,000 specimens of vascular plants, fungi, algae, bryophytes and lichens.

Applicants should have an MSc or PhD or demonstrate equivalent educational and work experience in Biology or a related field. Teaching and scholarly contributions in an academic, community or professional setting is an asset. The successful applicant will teach the labs in three second-year core courses, including BIOL 2033 Principles of Ecology, BIOL 2043 Biodiversity of Plants and Algae and BIOL 2073 Animal Biodiversity. They may have the opportunity to teach an additional course in their area of expertise. We recognize that applicants may not be strong in all three of these subject areas, and candidates are invited to make connections between their experience and these subject areas in their application. Part of the Biodiversity Instructor appointment is a supporting role in the Biology Museum in association with the Museum Committee. This includes maintaining the collection, supporting the use of the museum for teaching, and developing outreach activities to build a stronger appreciation for biodiversity in the broader community.

The successful applicant must demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship and/ or community leadership, commensurate with their level of experience. Evidence for excellence can include, but is not limited to, a description in the teaching statement or CV of past teaching experience, contributions to course and program development, course evaluations and positive endorsements from referees.

Academic Qualifications:
• MSc or PhD or demonstrated equivalent educational and work experience in Biology or a related field.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:
• position number (include in the subject of the submission email)
• a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for appointment
• curriculum vitae
• a statement on teaching philosophy
• a statement providing information on how you have worked or plan to work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in academic, professional and/ or community contexts
• evidence of excellence in teaching, mentorship and/ or community leadership (see suggestions above)
• the name and email/ phone contact information for three references (to be contacted if you are successful in making the long list of candidates)
• application should be addressed to:

Dr. Glenys Gibson
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date: February 26, 2024

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact lisa.taul@acadiau.ca, Administrative Assistant in Biology.

Application Email Address: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Company Name: Acadia University

Application Close Date: February 26, 2024

Job Title: PhD in Conservation Biology

Location: University of Guelph

Job Type: Graduate Student

Description: The Alderman Lab in the Department of Integrative Biology is seeking a PhD student with interests in conservation biology, fish, and biomarker applications to begin September 2024 or earlier. The position is fully funded by the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and will be completed in collaboration with colleagues in the Ontario Veterinary College (Guelph), Michigan State University, and University of Wisconsin.
The project aims to characterize hemostatic responses to sea lamprey parasitism in salmonid hosts, with the goal of validating a quantitative blood biomarker of parasitism.
The successful applicant will be self-motivated and naturally curious, with demonstrated skills in time management, problem solving, and critical thinking. Travel between Canada and the U.S.A. is required
Experience in handling large fish and/or blood collection/analysis are considered assets. The student will be expected to engage in various communication and outreach activities related to the research; therefore, prior experience in oral and written science communication are also helpful.

As a member of the Alderman lab, the successful applicant will join an established culture of inclusion that is reinforced within the lab as well as in the Department of Integrative Biology and at the University of Guelph.

Interested applicants can apply via email to Dr. Alderman (alderman@uoguelph.ca). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a goal of filling this position asap. Your application should include:
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, how your experiences have prepared you to be successful, and your professional goals;
- A curriculum vitae with details about your prior educational experiences, relevant work experience, awards and recognitions, publications and presentations;
- Contact information for two academic references;
- A statement describing your commitment to supporting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, and any related personal goals/initiatives you hope to advance during your PhD.

Application Email Address: alderman@uoguelph.ca

Company Name: Department of Integrative Biology

Application Close Date: August 31, 2024