Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowships
A lipidomics approach to tracking hypoxia in the St. Lawrence Estuary
Reference number: 7004
Supervisor: Yves Gélinas
Program description
The St. Lawrence Estuary (SLE), a vital ecosystem for eastern Canada, is severely affected by the discharge of organic matter and inorganic nutrients from human and natural sources, leading to perennially hypoxic conditions in its bottom waters. The severity, frequency and spatial scale of hypoxia have increased in the past few decades causing the mass mortality of marine animals, benthic defaunation, loss of biodiversity, and a decline in fisheries production. In this project, we propose to exploit a combined lipidomics (high-resolution LC-MS) and isopotomics (compound-specific stable [13C/12C, D/H] and radio [14C] isotope analysis) approach to identify the relative importance of the different processes that are responsible for the continuous decrease in dissolved oxygen concentrations in the bottom waters.
Academic qualifications required
PhD in Chemistry or related fields, with experience in Biogeochemistry and Stable Isotope methods and instrumentation.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants must not currently hold a postdoctoral appointment at Concordia
- Priority will be given to postdoctoral fellows who have obtained their PhD from another university although in exceptional cases Concordia graduates may be considered
- Applicants must adhere to the postdoctoral fellow eligibility criteria outlined in Concordia University’s Postdoctoral Policy
Timeline
Horizon position is expected to be filled as soon as possible but no later than March 1, 2024.
Submission process
- All documents must be submitted to Niyusha Samadi
- Please include the reference number with your application
Application checklist
- One to three (1-3) page research statement demonstrating fit with the program described above.
- Current curriculum vitae demonstrating research excellence and a capacity for leadership in the domain (maximum 5 pages).
- Two letters of reference from academic supervisors or current employers to be sent via e-mail directly to Niyusha Samadi.
Value
The prestigious two-year Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowships are valued at $50,000 per year plus benefits and full access to Concordia’s services, including GradProSkills.
Concordia University is a vibrant research and teaching environment, with state-of-the-art research facilities and many research centers. Concordia is located in Montreal, Canada, a diverse and creative city, often ranked as offering one of the best quality of living experiences in North America.
Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.
