The selected candidate must be specialized in marine sedimentology. The areas of expertise sought are sediment dynamics, Quaternary stratigraphy, geochronology, natural hazards, seabed mapping, geophysics, and geomorphology. The selected candidate is expected to develop a unique and original research program, and collaborate with researchers at ISMER and other departments within UQAR. The selected candidate will participate in the DESS (Specialized Graduate Diploma), MSc, and PhD programs in Oceanography through the supervision of graduate students and teaching. The working language is French.

• Place of employment: Institut des sciences de la mer, Rimouski campus
• Start date: To be agreed 

• Diploma : Ph.D.
• Discipline of diploma: Sedimentology, marine geology, geology, geological engineering, oceanography, earth sciences, or related discipline
• Specialization domain: Marine sedimentology
• Preferred areas of research: Sediment dynamics, Quaternary stratigraphy, geochronology, natural hazards, seabed mapping, geophysics, geomorphology
• Others : A solid research record; at least one year of postdoctoral experience is expected

As per the terms of the collective agreement in effect.

Application documents must include a motivation letter with the description of a research and a training program for the next five years (max. 5 pages), a CV including research and student training achievements, and the name and contact details of three referees.

Evaluation of applications will begin on September 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates are requested to send their application to :

Président de l’Assemblée institutionnelle
Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (ISMER)
Université du Québec à Rimouski
310, allée des Ursulines
Rimouski (Québec)  G5L 3A1
CANADA

Email : presid-assemblee_ismer@uqar.ca

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We subscribe to an equal access program and our community advocates the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we put in place accommodation measures as needed. We strongly encourage women, people with disabilities, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and members of LGBTQ2S+ communities to apply. UQAR recognizes the effects that career interruptions can have on the assessment of the candidate’s research achievements. If applicable, the candidates are invited to explain the situation in their application.

All applications will be treated confidentially.