[Pollinator] FW: Postdoc: pollinator conservation, York University

[Vicki Wojcik]

Please see below for the details on a great post doc.




Two-year Postdoctoral opportunity studying Pollinator Conservation with
Sheila R. Colla (Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University,
Toronto, ON, Canada) and Wildlife Preservation Canada.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: We anticipate hiring a postdoctoral researcher for a
Mitacs-funded project focusing on the conservation of at-risk pollinator
species in southern Ontario.  The project aims to develop effective and
evidence-based conservation tools and techniques for bumble bee and/or
lepidopteran species assessed as at-risk of extinction by the IUCN Redlist
or COSEWIC. Species with extant or historical populations occurring on or
near agricultural landscapes in southern Ontario will be prioritized.
Exact research questions will be further developed with candidate but may
include topics such as wildlife corridors, ecosystem services, citizen
science (using BumbleBeeWatch.org) and/or species reintroduction. This
project will involve various stakeholder groups and partners including
landowners, ENGOs, naturalist groups, government biologists and
policymakers and is suitable for a candidate interested in
interdisciplinary wildlife management training.



QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in ecology or related field. Training in the area of
endangered species management, insect taxonomy or pollination is preferred,
but not required. Ability to work independently, supervise undergraduates
and communicate effectively are essential. Candidates must have received
their PhD no more than 5 years before the start date (although exceptions
may be made for medical or parental leave). This call is open to Canadian
citizens, permanent residents and internationals.



START DATE: Start date in 2016 TBD. Salary $40,000-50,000 Cdn + benefits,
pending successful funding application. The initial appointment will be for
one year, with extension to a second year anticipated, contingent upon
satisfactory progress.



ACADEMIC SETTING: York University (<http://about.yorku.ca/>
http://about.yorku.ca/) is one of Canada's largest post-secondary
institutions. York University has particular strengths in pollinator
research including taxonomy, molecular ecology, sociobiology and applied
conservation. The Faculty of Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary
faculty bringing together research components from natural science, social
science, and humanities. The university is situated in southern Ontario
which contains the main offices of many Canadian NGOs as well as other
academic institutions.  Wildlife Preservation Canada is an ENGO working to
conserve species at-risk of extinction using hands-on recovery practices.



For additional information, please email Sheila Colla (<mailto:
srcolla at yorku.ca>srcolla at yorku.ca). Interested candidates should email
<mailto:srcolla at yorku.ca>srcolla at yorku.ca a single PDF including: (1) Cover
letter indicating relevant experience, research interests and career goals
(2) CV (3) Names and contact information for three references. Review of
applications will begin on Sept 10th 2015 and will continue until the
position is filled.



For more information on labs and research programs, please visit the
following links:



Sheila R. Colla <http://fes.yorku.ca/faculty/fulltime/profile/501144>
fes.yorku.ca/faculty/fulltime/profile/501144

Wildlife Preservation Canada <http://wildlifepreservation.ca/>
http://wildlifepreservation.ca/

Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University <http://fes.yorku.ca/>
http://fes.yorku.ca/




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Sheila R. Colla, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University

Liber Ero Fellow

Website: www.savethebumblebees.com
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