Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity:

Adaptation Pathways Researcher

Saint Mary’s University is inviting application to a one-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on developing Adaptation Pathways for coastal climate adaptation. This is a collaborative project with CLIMAtlantic. The selected candidate will be mentored by Dr. Danika van Proosdij (SMU), work with CLIMAtlantic staff and additional project partners’ support.

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for leading the co-creation of adaptation pathways roadmap and visualization which lay out and attempt to align the needs of stakeholders in the Making Room for Wetlands project in the Bay of Fundy dykelands. They will coordinate collection of technical and engagement data to quantify the pressures on adaptation in these areas over the timeline (present - year 2100). This includes coordinating research activities, analyses and supporting public engagement and community outreach.

Position Title: Adaptation Pathways Researcher

Start date: January 6, 2025

End Date: December 31, 2025 (opportunity for annual contract renewal 2026, 2027. Maximum position duration of 3 years)

Salary: $58,240, plus benefits

Status: Full-time (35 hrs/week)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Application deadline: Extended to December 6th, 2024.

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