Job Category: Agriculture & Earth Science

The position offered for a period of one year will provide opportunities for the researcher to develop research projects using unique datasets on plant ecology and plant-soil dynamics, with a specific focus on soil-microbial interactions as they relate to ecosystem reclamation. The position will be funded through a Genome BC Grant, with a salary of $60,000 per year plus full university benefits: Medical Services Plan, Extended Medical Services Plan, Dental Plan Insurance, Grouplife Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Benefits, and Pension Plan Enrolment. This is a one-year position that may be renewed for a second year according to the availability of funds and performance of the candidate. Anticipated start date: As soon as possible. To learn more about living in Kamloops and about Thompson Rivers University please visit our Web Site, “Living in Kamloops”: https://www.tru.ca/hr/careers/living-kamloops.html .

Proposed project title: “Harmonization of LC/MS based non-targeted fingerprinting workflows used for honey authenticity“. In a previous study, a robust, fast and innovative analytical tool was developed for the non-targeted analysis of contaminants in honey. The overall objective of the present research is to harmonize LC-MS based non-targeted fingerprinting workflows used for food authenticity, and develop a standard protocol for authenticity testing of honey.

We seek a qualified and highly motivated individual to conduct innovative research in the area of mining seismicity. The position is to enhance and strengthen our research efforts in understanding induced seismicity in various settings. This is a part of a MITACS Accelerate collaborative research grant led by the research group of Prof. Robert Shcherbakov (publish.uwo.ca/~rshcherb/ ) at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada in collaboration with industry partners (Nutrien Ltd. and International Minerals Innovation Institute). The position assumes the development of multidisciplinary approaches to study induced mining seismicity. Possible research topics include, but are not limited to, statistical modelling of mining seismicity, development of stochastic models for mining seismicity, probabilistic earthquake hazard assessment and forecasting of mining seismicity. The successful applicant is expected to have a PhD degree in Geophysics, Seismology, Physics, Earthquake Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong computer programming and data analysis skills in Matlab/Python are required. Previous research experience in modelling of natural or induced seismicity is a plus. The position also assumes publication of research findings in high-impact scientific journals.