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UBC EOAS seeks a postdoctoral fellow with world-class expertise in the area of multicomponent reactive transport modeling including the development and application of reactive transport codes. This PDF position is offered under the umbrella of the NSERC Strategic Network TERRENET (https://terre-net.ca/). The TERRENET (Toward Environmentally Responsible Resource Extraction NETwork) program promotes the broad collaboration and knowledge sharing necessary to address the technical and social challenges associated with responsible resource extraction. NSERC-TERRENET unites leading experts from universities across Canada working in the fields of geochemistry, hydrogeology, mineralogy, biogeochemistry, waste-water processing, geotechnical engineering, nanotechnology, environmental microbiology, resource economics, environmental sociology, and Indigenous interactions.
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in the development of large complex computer codes involving fluid dynamics and or geochemistry problems. It is expected that applicants will be familiar with the programming languages Fortran90 and C. Candidates must have a strong background in hydrogeology and hydrogeochemistry holding a Ph.D. from an institute of international standing and a proven publication record in peer reviewed journals. Prior experience related to the environmental management of mine waste is preferred. Additionally, candidates should have experience with mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.
The successful applicant will contribute towards the enhancement of the multicomponent reactive transport code MIN3P-THCm with applications specific to environmental aspects of mine waste management, in particular waste rock. The successful applicant will take a lead role in selected project components, but will also work with a group of TERRENET MSc and PhD students at UBC and other Network institutions on reactive transport modeling aspects of the program. This PDF position includes opportunities for an exchange with one or more of the other six Network institutions.
Salary commensurate with experience and skills.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please submit your application per e-mail to Ulrich Mayer (umayer@eoas.ubc.ca)