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Postdoc in Silviculture and Forest Adaptation to Global Change in Canada Université du Québec en Outaouais in Canada
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Funded by Mitacs and NSERC with a competitive salary. Duration is 2 years and extendable.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Canada
University
University of Quebec

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Postdoctoral opportunity in silviculture, forestry, environmental science, and biology focused on adapting forests to global change through alternative silvicultural treatments and multi-species plantations.
The project, DIVERSE (Adapting Forests to Global Change), is supervised by Dr. Nelson Thiffault (Canadian Forest Service) and Dr. Christian Messier (Université du Québec en Outaouais). The postdoc will implement, monitor, and analyze silvicultural trials, working with researchers across silviculture, functional ecology, modeling, and social and economic sciences.
The role includes field work and frequent travel across Canada, with trials located across the country. The candidate should have a PhD in biology, forest biology, forest ecology, environmental science, forestry, silviculture, or a related field, obtained less than 5 years ago. Strong English writing, data analysis, relational databases, and knowledge of Canadian forest regulations are desired; French is an asset.
Funding is provided by Mitacs and NSERC with a competitive salary. The position is for 2 years and may be extended. Start is immediately once a candidate is found. Deadline: October 15, 2026.
To apply, email one PDF with a cover letter, academic CV, and written sample to [email protected] with the subject line Application Postdoc Silviculture; your name.
Funding details
Funded by Mitacs and NSERC with a competitive salary. Duration is 2 years and extendable.
What's required
PhD in biology, forest biology, forest ecology, environmental science, forestry, silviculture or a related field obtained less than 5 years ago. Desired experience includes forest sector research, data analysis, silviculture field experience, knowledge of Canadian forest regulations, relational databases, and strong English writing; French is an asset.
How to apply
Email one PDF containing a cover letter, academic CV, and written sample to [email protected]. Use the subject line "Application Postdoc Silviculture; your name".
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