OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Paleolimnology at Mount Allison University

The Environmental Change & Aquatic Biomonitoring Lab at Mount Allison University (Canada), will hire a Postdoctoral Fellow for a 2-year position.  Project aims include: 1) use of sediments to understand trends of dissolved oxygen and algal production at strategic lakes, 2) development of models based on bioindicator-environment relationships, and 3) advance lake health and management within this iconic transboundary watershed.

The ideal hire will have:

• PhD in Geography, Biology, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Expertise in studying: lake sediments, bioindicators, water quality, and/or stressors of lake ecosystems
• Record of publications as first author relevant to paleolimnology and/or aquatic science
• Ability to work well with others, problem solve, communicate clearly, and think independently
• Field experience in sampling lake sediments and water quality

The successful hire is expected to:

• Contribute to project development and lead its execution, including the 2025 field campaign
• Co-publish articles and communicate project results
• Engage with collaborators and project partners
• Mentor BSc and MSc students in their research activities

Mount Allison is recognized among Canada’s best primarily undergraduate universities. The campus is in charming Sackville, New Brunswick, near the fast-growing City of Moncton. Sackville is a friendly, university town (pop. 6,500) and is an ideal community to develop your academic career. Many notable landscapes and historic landmarks are nearby, including Bay of Fundy, 5 national parks, beaches with the warmest ocean waters in Canada, and vibrant coastal communities.

Applications can be submitted to  by Oct 5, 2024 and must include:
1) 1-2 page cover letter outlining interest & qualifications
2) CV
3) names & contact information of 2 academic referees

Please contact for all questions. The expected start is 2025. Position includes salary at $55k/yr plus benefits, office and laboratory space, access to research infrastructure, and support for conference attendance. Opportunities to teach one class during the spring semester may also be possible. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all those qualified to apply