Academic

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Research Associate

Department
Research | Harry Nelson Lab | Department of Forest Resources Management (Harry William Nelson)

Posting End Date
August 10, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date
August 31, 2028

The expected salary range is $85,000 - $100,000/year

The Department of Forest Resources Management, UBC-Vancouver campus seeks a full-time Research Associate to undertake research into the costs associated with wildfire across Canada. Responsibilities include:

• undertaking a literature review on what costs have been associated with wildfire, with a focus on Canada;
• identifying gaps, existing datasets and current researchers;
• developing a research plan to address those gaps, including identifying and coordinating research approaches, including opportunities for additional research funding;
• preparing the results of this research for a national report on the cost of wildfire, and any associated peer-reviewed articles as appropriate; and
• developing and supporting communication around the research and final report.

Qualifications required

Candidates must have a graduate degree and post-graduate research experience in the fields of wildfire, including risk mitigation, and fire suppression. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in working on wildfire-related topics with different sectors and stakeholders, especially rural communities. Candidates should show the ability to publish and have good knowledge of social science methods and techniques. Other requirements for successful applicants include excellent oral communication skills, the ability to work in a dynamic research team, and the ability to work on a project with defined milestones and timelines.

Anticipated start date will be September 1, 2026 for two years with possibility of extension subject to grant funding availability. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three people to provide professional references and submitted via Workday

The expected salary range is $85,000 - $100,000/year based on 40 hours per week.