Analyst/Research

Research Associate

Organization: UBC Fisheries Centre

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Vancouver, BC

Posting Date: May 04, 2012

Deadline: Jun 04, 2012

Website: http://www.seaaroundus.org/about/index.php/job-openings/

The Sea Around Us project was initiated in 1999 to study the impact of fisheries on the marine ecosystems of the world, and to offer mitigating solutions to a range of stakeholders. We do this through analyses & visualizations, articles in peer-reviewed journals and other media. We regularly update our products at the scale of countries’ Exclusive Economic Zones, Large Marine Ecosystems, the High Seas and other spatial scales, and as global maps and summaries. We emphasize catch time series starting in 1950, and related series (e.g., catch value and catch by fishing gear or flag state), and fisheries-related information on every maritime country (e.g., government subsidies, marine protected areas, marine biodiversity).

We seek a Research Associate to lead research and publication efforts regarding the global analyses of marine protected areas, fisheries catch reconstructions, and other ongoing and upcoming research activities of the Project, including across all members and research directions of the Sea Around Us Project. Duties will also include mentoring MSc and PhD students, contributing to securing funding for the Project, and other project activities as determined from time to time.

The position is based at the Fisheries Centre at the UBC Point Grey Campus in Vancouver.

Candidates must have a PhD in a related field and at least three years of postdoctoral experience in global fisheries and marine conservation issues with emphasis on marine protected areas. We seek a candidate with a strong quantitative background who has worked in interdisciplinary and global settings, specifically with large databases. The candidate must also have demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated publication and presentation profile, and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

The anticipated start date is 1 July 2012 with an initial appointment to December 31, 2012. Appointment to be renewed on an annual basis pending available funding. Please send applications with cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to: Grace Ong, Fisheries Centre, University of British Columbia, 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z4, Canada; or by e-mail to: g.ong @ fisheries.ubc.ca. No correspondence, please. Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada. Review of the applications will start from May 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 

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