Postdoctoral Fellow in Population & Landscape Genetics of Woodland Caribou
Overview
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to join an active research program examining the population and landscape genetics of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in
Northwestern Ontario. The position will focus on RADseq SNP datasets from two caribou ranges and will address questions related to fine-scale population structure, connectivity, and gene flow, with additional research directions developed collaboratively.
The successful candidate will contribute to research supporting provincial caribou conservation and boreal landscape planning, working within a dynamic academic and applied science environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead processing and analysis of RADseq SNP genotype data for woodland caribou from two northwestern Ontario ranges.
- Conduct analyses of genomic and spatial genetic data to address questions related to population structure, connectivity, and drivers of gene flow.
- Develop additional research questions in consultation with the PI.
- Maintain reproducible workflows for RADseq data processing and downstream analyses.
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contribute to technical reports for government and industry partners.
- Present research findings at conferences and stakeholder meetings.
- Contribute to a collegial lab environment and provide informal mentorship to
- graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications
- PhD in biology, ecology, forestry, environmental management, or a related discipline (completed by the start date).
- Demonstrated experience in population or ecological genetics, including computational analysis.
- Hands-on experience working with RADseq datasets, including data cleaning, filtering, SNP calling, and downstream analytical workflows.
- Proficiency in R for data analysis and visualization; familiarity with genetic and spatial packages is preferred.
- Evidence of research productivity (publications, manuscripts in preparation, or equivalent).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Legally able to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for a work permit).
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.