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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Agriculture Policy and Future Scenarios University of British Columbia in Canada
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Postdoctoral fellowship position at the University of British Columbia with an expected salary of $70,000 per year plus benefits. Initial term is 1 year with possibility of renewal for an additional year upon satisfactory performance.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Canada
University
The University of British Columbia
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University of British Columbia is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Agriculture Policy and Future Scenarios as part of the PERCS project (Perennial Ecosystem Restoration for Carbon Sequestration). The position is based at the UBC Vancouver Campus in Canada and is part of a collaborative cluster hire focused on perennial plantings in agricultural landscapes, including hedgerows, windbreaks, and riparian restoration.
The postdoctoral fellow will join the PERCS Policy and Adoption Team and work with policy, program, spatial, and farmer-generated datasets to study patterns and drivers of perennial restoration establishment across British Columbia. Research may include evaluation of incentive programs, policy and institutional frameworks, stakeholder and governance mapping, socio-economic and cultural factors affecting farmer decisions, and qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method future scenarios.
Eligibility highlights include a PhD in a related social science field, a record of independent research design and publication, knowledge of the Canadian agricultural sector and policy landscape, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaborative research. The successful candidate will work closely with Juliet Lu and Hannah Wittman in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship.
Funding details: the position offers an expected salary of $70,000/year plus benefits. The initial appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year depending on performance. The preferred start date is January 1, 2027.
Application instructions: submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references through Workday. Full consideration is given to applications received by September 30, 2026. The posting remains open until a suitable candidate is found, with a formal posting end date of November 29, 2026.
For questions, contact Dr. Juliet Lu at [email protected]. Additional cluster positions are available in synthesis of ecological benefits and prioritization of perennial features in agricultural landscapes.
Funding details
Postdoctoral fellowship position at the University of British Columbia with an expected salary of $70,000 per year plus benefits. Initial term is 1 year with possibility of renewal for an additional year upon satisfactory performance.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in a related social science field. The successful candidate should have a record of independent research design, execution, and publication of results, knowledge of the Canadian agricultural sector and Canadian policy landscape, and a strong commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research; prior work experience in such research is preferred.
How to apply
Apply via Workday and submit a cover letter, CV, and names/contact information for 3 references. If considering another cluster position, indicate your preference or best fit in the cover letter. Full consideration is given to applications received by September 30, 2026.
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