The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is offering two fully funded postdoctoral opportunities in ecohydraulics, focusing on real-world environmental challenges related to freshwater habitats. These positions are part of collaborative projects with the Canadian Rivers Institute and other partners, based in Québec, Canada. The first position centers on Atlantic salmon habitat and mine dewatering in the York River, utilizing fluvial remote sensing and 2D hydraulic modelling to identify optimal dewatering scenarios while preserving critical salmon habitat. The second position aims to develop innovative methods for improving fish passage through culverts, employing both physical modelling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to test new solutions in laboratory and field settings.

Both positions are supervised by leading researchers: Eva Enders, Normand Bergeron, and Jacob Stolle. The Atlantic salmon project is located in Québec City and Murdochville, while the fish passage project is based in Québec City. The roles offer competitive salaries ($62,420 and $70,000 per year, respectively, plus benefits) and are renewable for a second year. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field such as ecohydraulics, hydraulic engineering, or environmental science, with strong skills in remote sensing, hydraulic modelling, and/or CFD. Fieldwork experience, programming ability, and excellent communication skills (including French and English for the York River project) are required. Candidates should demonstrate autonomy, rigor, teamwork, and a desire to innovate. Practical experience in fish ecology is preferred for the fish passage project.

To apply, candidates should send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three referees to the relevant supervisor by March 31, 2026. These positions provide an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in ecohydraulics, aquatic habitat conservation, and environmental engineering at a leading Canadian research institution.