Join the River Institute in Cornwall, Ontario as a Postdoctoral Fellow focusing on environmental DNA research. Drive biodiversity monitoring and invasive species detection through innovative methodologies.
The River Institute is offering a unique full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship for an early-career scientist specializing in environmental DNA (eDNA). This role focuses on research support for ecosystem health initiatives in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence watershed. Your expertise in molecular techniques will lead research efforts while collaborating with diverse teams that include Indigenous partners and governmental agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead development and optimization of eDNA laboratory workflows
• Design and validate species-specific assays for monitoring
• Contribute to study design and field sampling
• Analyze and interpret eDNA datasets for scientific reporting
• Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts and partner communications
Requirements:
• PhD...