Postdoctoral Fellow - Competition 2489

This position is part of the Post Doctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of one year.

This position has a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Renewable Resources Department

The Renewable Resources Department is the home of the forestry and soil science scientific community for better management, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems and landscapes. The department’s undergraduate and professional master's programs in forestry are nationally accredited, and graduate student research and faculty scholarship is world-class. Faculty, students, and research associates in the Department benefit from collaborative relationships with provincial and federal government agencies and Alberta’s industry. Through diverse research partners, we use integrated, multidisciplinary approaches and maintain strong ties with land and natural resource managers.  We offer innovative teaching, enhancing our students' experience with laboratory, field, and off-campus learning environments. Many of our staff and faculty have won awards from the faculty, the university and other organizations for their outstanding efforts. 

Position Summary

The successful candidate will work on a research project related to the biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons under anaerobic conditions.