UBC Okanagan Research Associate Fire Ecology

Take the lead in research at UBC Okanagan as a Research Associate specializing in fire ecology. This full-time role focuses on fire behaviour modelling and remote sensing methodologies.

Under the direction of Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais, this two-year term position involves significant research contributions related to ecological restoration, IoT sensor networks, and collaborations with fire management agencies and Indigenous communities. Fieldwork is an integral part of this role, including potential travel for research purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage fire modelling and climate analysis projects

• Analyze remote sensing and landscape data

• Develop machine learning techniques for fire predictions

• Draft reports, figures, and publications

• Mentor and train lab personnel and students

Requirements:

• PhD in wildfire science or related areas

• Established experience with fire behaviour models

• Knowledge of climate modelling and downscaling

• Expertise with remote sensing technologies

• Strong communication and publication record

Enhance your academic career by contributing to crucial fire ecology research at UBC Okanagan and advancing the lab's impact on environmental sciences.