Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A Job Title Research Scientist Department Research | Dominik Roeser Lab | Department of Forest Resources Management Compensation Range $5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date June 12, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Dec 31, 2026 Job Description At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Silva21 project, funded by the NSERC Alliance Grants Program is recruiting a Research Scientist to work in a term position with benefits (1 year). The Research Scientist will work on a project to carry out a Commercial Thinning (CT) demonstration project in Quesnel, BC. The position will work primarily with multiple partners such as the Three Rivers Community Forest, Integrated Operations Group, West Fraser Mills, City of Quesnel’s Forestry Initiatives Program, Natural Resources Finland (Luke) and Metsäkeskus. The position will be based in Dominik Roeser’s lab at UBC. The scientist will design, collect, organize, and develop field observation data in support of the study. The development of these data will require close collaboration with university scientists who are actively researching the characteristics of these states in the field, as well as exploring other available BC forestry datasets that may be essential to the success of the project. This position is well suited to those who have experience and strong interest in silviculture, fire ecology as well as production and costing studies. Organizational Status Reports to Dominik Roeser, works closely with Erin Robinson, and contributes to the larger Silva21 project team. Work Performed Meeting with project partners to develop project design. Design, refine, and implement the study methodology Interpret study outputs in the context of future applications Coordinate information sharing with broader project team Evaluate, collect, and integrate data and information from a wide range of subject matter areas including forest ecology, fire ecology, silviculture and forest operations. Contribute to popular and peer-reviewed publications Consequence of Error/Judgement This position will contribute to the design, implementation of the study as well as the data analysis. Failure to contribute, meet deadlines or communicate in a timely manner will negatively impact the overall team and project Supervision Received This position requires substantial independent work. In addition to supervision from direct supervisor, team members of the Silva21 team will provide feedback, support, and research guidance. Supervision Given None. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in forestry or related disciplines with proficiency in ecological modeling preferred. Expertise in Geographic Information System software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS is required Expertise in the design and implementation of silvicultural studies is preferred Expertise with data analysis is required Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. 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