Vegetation Ecologist

2 months ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Science - Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute

**Salary range** $68,914.07 to $95,379.39

**Hours per week** 40

**Grade** 10

**Posted date** October 16, 2024

**Closing date** November 6, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
**This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).**

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

**Location - **This position offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing for a combination of remote and/or in-office work based on work preferences. We welcome applicants from across Alberta. In the event that you need to work on-site, you may have the flexibility to attend either the Edmonton or Calgary offices based on your location and convenience. Preference will be discussed during the recruitment process.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. **Learn more**.**

**Working for the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI)**

ABMI is dedicated to tracking changes in biodiversity across the entirety of Alberta for the next 100 years, and this resultant information provides Albertans the ability to make informed decisions about the state of their environment in ways never before possible.

**Position**

This position works in ABMI’s Science Centre and is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of ABMI’s statistical biodiversity analysis programs throughout Alberta. This includes leading statistical exploration, development, and reporting in active collaboration with multiple partners including the broader academic community, provincial and federal governments, environmental non-government organizations, Indigenous communities, and industry representatives from the natural resource sector.

**Duties**
- Analyze environmental monitoring data collected by ABMI to evaluate trends over time and relationships with human development activities for various species, with a focus on vascular and non-vascular plants.
- Develop and implement new analytical approaches for large biodiversity monitoring datasets.
- Conduct computer programming tasks to clean, store, and analyze data using a variety of software (e.g., R, Python, SQL, and Git).
- Provide expertise related to the delivery of ABMI monitoring programs, including methods, data collection, and analysis.
- Produce papers in the scientific literature about the analysis of biodiversity data.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree (BSc) in ecology, environmental science, or a related field in natural resource management.
- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in resource management or related ecological work.
- Strong background in empirical statistical modeling using environmental data.
- Proficiency in R programming for ecological analyses.
- Proven track record of preparing and publishing scientific manuscripts.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary research teams.
- Demonstrated analytical expertise in environmental or ecological studies.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master’s (MSc) or PhD in terrestrial ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
- Advanced programming skills, particularly in R, with experience using GitHub.
- Expertise in modeling species' responses to human activities and disturbances.
- Experience working with large datasets across a diverse range of species and ecological systems.
- Strong research background in community ecology, with a solid publication record.
- Alignment with ABMI's mission, values, and vision, showing a commitment to biodiversity and environmental stewardship.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 6, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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