*_Postdoctoral Position in Wildfire Science and LiDAR at the University
of Toronto_*
The James Lab (www.jameslab.ca) at the University of Toronto is looking
for a collaborative, enthusiastic, and creative post-doctoral researcher
to contribute to cutting-edge projects in fuels assessment using lidar
to improve fire risk modelling and mitigation.
At the JamesLab, you will be at the forefront of forest disturbance
ecology and wildfire science, working on research that informs risk
mitigation strategies and advances ecosystem management. With access to
advanced computational resources and collaborations spanning academia,
government, industry, and first nations, this role provides a broad
range of opportunities to develop novel solutions to global challenges.
Based in Toronto, a vibrant and multicultural city, you will join a
collaborative and well-supported research team committed to scientific
excellence.
The position will be part of a large inter-disciplinary project focused
on reducing fire risk through better fuels characterization. The
successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with
university researchers, provincial and federal government scientists, as
well as other students and post-docs from across Canada who are also
examining questions related to disturbance ecology, fire behaviour,
lidar, remote sensing, and fire / forest management. *We are
specifically looking for a highly technical and conceptually competent
researcher to take a leadership role in this large multi-faceted project.*
_Qualifications
_
* Completed PhD in Forestry, Wildfire Science, Remote Sensing,
Computer Science, or related field
* Strong expertise in statistics, high-performance computing, GIS, and
remote sensing
* High level programming proficiency (e.g., Python, R)
* Demonstrated experience with LiDAR (TLS, ALS) data collection and
processing (e.g., /lidR/, /Computree/, /CloudCompare/)
* Excellent oral and written English communication skills
* Familiarity with wildfire behaviour models, simulation modelling,
fuel mapping, and/or fire risk assessment
* Previous post-doctoral experience will be considered an asset
Funding will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications (salary
range: $65K-$80K). Up to three years of funding is available for this
position. Support will also be provided for field work, professional
development, and conference travel. The anticipated start date is May
2025. More information about post-doctoral positions at the University
of Toronto can be found here: https://postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca/
To apply, please send a short letter of motivation outlining how you
meet the qualifications above, your CV, recent transcripts, and the
names of three academic references to Dr. Patrick James:
patrick.ja...@utoronto.ca
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Patrick M. A. James, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Institute of Forestry and Conservation
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
University of Toronto
33 Willcocks St. Toronto, ON.
M5S 3E8 CANADA
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e.patrick.ja...@utoronto.ca
w.www.jameslab.ca
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