PhD Position Available
Biogeochemical Modelling
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Application deadline: Open until filled
For questions, contact:
Nadja Steiner
Email: nadja.steiner [at] canada.ca
Phone: 250-363-1433
The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria (UVic), British Columbia invites applications for a PhD researcher to work on a research project aiming to model Arctic marine ecosystems under rapid environmental changes. This four-year position will be located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The project will look at how multiple stressors might affect marine production and fisheries potential. Specific focus will be put on the Western Canadian Arctic and the High Arctic. The project will center around the analysis and refinement of a coupled sea ice-ocean-biogeochemical model for the Arctic based on the Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean (NEMO) modelling system, but may also include the evaluation of a variety of global Earth system models as well as the link to species distribution models.
Students interested in applying should meet the requirements for admission to UVic graduate studies and are required to follow the formal process for application to the center of graduate studies at the University of Victoria. Applicants must have a BSc or MSc degree in oceanography, chemistry, biology, or other relevant degrees. Preference will be given to PhD candidates, but depending on background, MSc student applications will also be considered. Applicants must also be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have good communication skills, including oral and written English.
Preference will be given to students who already have experience in coding, numerical modelling, handling large data sets, and writing scientific publications.
Applications must include a cover letter explaining how the applicant’s interests and experiences would make them a suitable candidate; example essay(s) written by the applicant (e.g., honor thesis, class reports, previous publications), and a curriculum vitae. Applications should be emailed to Dr. Nadja Steiner at nadja.steiner [at] canada.ca.
This position will remain open until filled. This position is expected to begin 1 September 2020.
For questions, contact:
Nadja Steiner
Email: nadja.steiner [at] canada.ca
Phone: 250-363-1433