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