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University of British Columbia

7d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Sustainability
  • Vancouver
    Remote

Requirements

  • High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
  • Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Willingness to learn from and work respectfully with Indigenous Knowledge Holders and collaborators
  • Willingness to share living spaces with research team members including Daniels, postdocs, grad students and undergraduate research assistants (each individual will have private sleeping space, but shared kitchen, living room and bathrooms)
  • Strong forest mensuration skills and ability to navigate with a map and compass, as well as GPS
  • Strong knowledge of the tree and plant species of BC and ability to use plant keys to verify plant identifications
  • Outdoor experience hiking and camping in mountain and forest environments
  • Holds a class 5 driver's license and is comfortable driving large pick-up trucks (or is willing to learn)
  • Experience measuring and crossdating tree-ring samples
  • Motivated to work in a diverse team including highly motivated forest ecology and wildfire specialists

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to field work at sites throughout BC to collect data on forest structure and dynamics, forest fuel complexes, including sampling before and after proactive fuel treatments
  • Lead field work on plant composition by establishing plots at pre-defined locations, identifying species, estimating their cover, and collecting samples to determine biomass
  • Enter data, format data for analyses and prepare data summaries; prepare, measure, and cross-date tree-ring samples; organize and archive tree ring data, samples and metadata
  • Coordinate logistics for field work, conferences and knowledge extension (travel, accommodations, etc.)
  • Assist with experimental prescribed and cultural burns as an observer and to collect data pre/during/post fire
  • Assist the coordination of screening and interviews of potential undergraduate research assistants and teach them core field skills

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Wildfire Research Assistant?

The primary role of the Wildfire Research Assistant is to collect data at sites throughout British Columbia, contribute to data entry and preparation, sample analysis, and assist with research logistics under the guidance of Dr. Lori Daniels and her research team.

What are the core responsibilities of this position?

Core responsibilities include conducting field work to collect data on forest structure, leading plant composition surveys, data entry and formatting, organizing logistics for fieldwork, assisting with prescribed burns, and supervising undergraduate research assistants for specific tasks.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time position for the duration specified in the job description, ending on August 31, 2025.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires a high school graduation and a minimum of one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with strong forest mensuration skills and knowledge of BC tree and plant species.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates?

Preferred qualifications include outdoor experience hiking and camping in mountain and forest environments, holding a class 5 driver's license, being comfortable driving large pick-up trucks, experience with measuring and crossdating tree-ring samples, and motivation to work in a diverse team.

Will training be provided for the skills needed for the projects?

Yes, training will be provided for the skill set needed for the projects, and updates will be given as needed.

Are there opportunities for collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge Holders?

Yes, the position requires a willingness to learn from and work respectfully with Indigenous Knowledge Holders and collaborators.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

The work environment includes shared living spaces while maintaining private sleeping areas, collaborating closely with team members which include Dr. Daniels, postdocs, grad students, and undergraduate research assistants.

What is the compensation range for this position?

The compensation range for the Wildfire Research Assistant position is $4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD monthly.

What is the application deadline for this position?

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the posting end date, October 8, 2024.

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The University of British Columbia is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia, the university became independent and adopted its current name in 1915