Research Associate, Process-based stream restoration

Posting period: February 20 to March 6, 2026
Application deadline: March 6, 2026, at 23h59

Anticipated contract start date: April 1, 2026                                
Anticipated contract end date: March 31, 2027
Hourly rate: $49.00/hour
Approximate hours per week: 23
Principal Investigator/Supervisor: Dr. Pascale Biron
Usual work schedule: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Monitor the stream evolution following a freedom space restoration approach on the Petit-Pot-au-Beurre stream near Saint-Robert, Quebec;
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with the owners of the land, Ferme Parentall;
• Test various process-based restoration approaches such as the addition of large-wood and the modification of tile drainage outlet; and
• Other research tasks as outlined by Principal Investigator.

Job qualifications/requirements

• PhD degree in the field of hydrogeomorphology with a thorough knowledge in agricultural stream management
• Advanced Geographical Information System (GIS) knowledge
• Knowledge of field measurement designs for surface and groundwater stream-floodplain connectivity
• Knowledge of the Quebec legislation context with regards to stream restoration in agricultural watersheds

How to apply

Please send your CV to pascale.biron@concordia.ca by the posting deadline of March 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.  

*This position is subject to all conditions outlined in the CARE collective agreement . 

Employment equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. 

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.