Research Assistant – Tech 4 (Ecological & Carbon Modelling)

About the role

The Faculty of Forestry at UBC seeks a Research Assistant (Tech 4) to design, develop, and apply ecological and carbon models for the Mother Tree Project & Program. Working under Dr. Suzanne Simard, you will lead data analyses, produce peer‑reviewed manuscripts, and collaborate with First Nations partners.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement complex analysis plans for novel ecological and carbon datasets.
• Develop predictive carbon models to support forest stewardship decisions.
• Lead data gathering, cleaning, and quality‑control processes.
• Prepare manuscript‑ready documents for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Create protocols and entry‑level modelling workflows for junior researchers.
• Provide forestry management recommendations in collaboration with First Nations communities.
• Write reports and contribute to ethics and grant applications.

Required profile

• Independent researcher with strong analytical judgement.
• Experience in ecological or carbon modelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations partners.
• Excellent written communication for scientific publications.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary range of $5,439 – $5,910 CAD.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact forest ecology research.
• Collaboration with leading scientists and Indigenous communities.
• Professional development within a supportive academic environment.