Post-Doctoral position in ecoinformatics Background
As part of the development of the Canadian network of traits databases (TOPIC), a post-doctoral position is open to work on the challenge of interdisciplinary data integration. Working at the interface of mathematics and biology, the candidate will develop crucial knowledge on data integration. He/She will coordinate the development of the TOPIC network ecoinformatic platform and manage communication between the different modules of the platform and with other national and international databases. Working in close collaboration with the TOPIC network members as well as with leaders of international research initiatives, the candidate will also be involved in research projects using the trait-based approach. Qualifications * Ph.D. in forest science, biology, environmental science or mathematics * Good knowledge of the trait-based approach * Experience in database development, ontology and/or data standardisation * Basic knowledge and interest in botany * Knowledge of R software and good statistics skills * Good oral and written communication skills in English * Proven ability to publish * Good aptitude for working in a team and with collaborators Position Details Salary: 40 000$ CAN/year Possibility of additional funding by applying for a post-doctoral fellowship within the Forest Complexity Modelling program (FCM), CREATE (NSERC) (http://www.mcf.uqam.ca/). Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension Start date: January 2012 Location: Great Lakes Forestry Centre (Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service) Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Possibility to be based at Montréal, Sherbrooke or Québec City with frequent stays in Sault Ste-Marie. Flexibility will be given on the location but preference will be given to candidates willing to work full-time in Sault Ste-Marie. Application Process Please send your resume with a cover letter, list of published papers and the contact information of 3 references by email to Isabelle Aubin (isabelle.au...@nrcan.gc.ca). Isabelle Aubin Ph.D. Chercheur scientifique / Research scientist Service Canadien des Forêts, RNCan / Canadian Forest Service, NRCan Centre de foresterie des Grands lacs / Great Lakes Forestry Centre 1219 Queen St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2E5 Tel: 705-541-5516 Email: iau...@nrcan.gc.ca<mailto:iau...@nrcan.gc.ca>
