Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology
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Position
Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology
Employer
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is one of British Columbia's leading research universities with campuses located on the unceded traditional territories of the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples. The Department of Geography at SFU is one of the strongest Geography departments in North America. We rank 4th of all Geography departments in Canada according to the 2025 QS World University subject ratings, and 1st amongst Canadian comprehensive universities in the 2025 Maclean's University Rankings.
Homepage: https://www.sfu.ca/
Location
Burnaby, Canada
Sector
Academic
Relevant divisions
Biogeosciences (BG)
Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE)
Geomorphology (GM)
Type
Full time
Level
Entry level
Salary
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 - $148,322 (dependent on experience and inclusive of a potential market differential).
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
7 January 2026
Job Description The Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology . We seek a scientist with interests in ecological processes and patterns, and in the investigation of such processes and patterns across a range of landscape scales from local to global, including the role of human-environment interactions. Links to other branches of physical geography/earth system science are desirable. The tentative start date for this position is July 15, 2026 .
Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. in physical geography, earth system science, landscape ecology, or a related discipline at the time of appointment.
We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research, potential for excellence in teaching and supervision, and commitment to collegial service. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized program of research. They will demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach undergraduate courses on the role of the biosphere in the earth system in the Physical Geography program such as GEOG 215 (The Biosphere), GEOG 315 (World Ecosystems) and GEOG 316 (Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles) plus related graduate courses, and to provide research direction and graduate supervision.
The Department of Geography values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are committed to reconciliation, and hiring faculty who will work to advance these commitments.
How to apply
Applications Should Include
- a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and interest in the position,
- a CV, including a list of publications,
- the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic references,
- a 1-2 page research statement outlining experience, interests, and future directions as they relate to the advertised position. Applicants are expected to describe how they contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through their research, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable.
- two samples of relevant publications or manuscripts
- a 1-2 page teaching statement outlining experience and potential contributions to existing or new courses in our programs. Applicants are expected to explain how they support inclusive teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse groups of students, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable, in their teaching.
Please submit your application as a single PDF formatted document by webform at: LINK
Applications should be addressed to: Nicholas Blomley, Chair, Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C., CANADA V5A 1S6
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to February 2, 2026. For more information about SFU Geography, visit the web site: http://www.sfu.ca/geography.html.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors.
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About European Geosciences Union (EGU)
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organisation for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. It was established in September 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the European Union of Geosciences (EUG), and has headquarters in Munich, Germany.
It is a non-profit international union of scientists with over 20,000 members from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
The EGU has a current portfolio of 18 diverse scientific journals, which use an innovative open access format, and organises a number of topical meetings, and education and outreach activities. It also honours scientists with a number of awards and medals. The annual EGU General Assembly is the largest and most prominent European geosciences event, attracting over 16,000 scientists from all over the world each year. The meeting’s sessions cover a wide range of topics, including volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth’s internal structure and atmosphere, climate, as well as energy and resources.
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Register entry: Tribunal d'Instance de Strasbourg Volume N°41, Folio N° 115
Represented by: (EGU President)
Contact: Simone Aechter Kastenbauerstraße 2 81677 Munich Germany +49-89-2050-76300 secretariat@egu.eu
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Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology
About the role
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Position
Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology
Employer
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is one of British Columbia's leading research universities with campuses located on the unceded traditional territories of the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples. The Department of Geography at SFU is one of the strongest Geography departments in North America. We rank 4th of all Geography departments in Canada according to the 2025 QS World University subject ratings, and 1st amongst Canadian comprehensive universities in the 2025 Maclean's University Rankings.
Homepage: https://www.sfu.ca/
Location
Burnaby, Canada
Sector
Academic
Relevant divisions
Biogeosciences (BG)
Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE)
Geomorphology (GM)
Type
Full time
Level
Entry level
Salary
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 - $148,322 (dependent on experience and inclusive of a potential market differential).
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
7 January 2026
Job Description The Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology . We seek a scientist with interests in ecological processes and patterns, and in the investigation of such processes and patterns across a range of landscape scales from local to global, including the role of human-environment interactions. Links to other branches of physical geography/earth system science are desirable. The tentative start date for this position is July 15, 2026 .
Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. in physical geography, earth system science, landscape ecology, or a related discipline at the time of appointment.
We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research, potential for excellence in teaching and supervision, and commitment to collegial service. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized program of research. They will demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach undergraduate courses on the role of the biosphere in the earth system in the Physical Geography program such as GEOG 215 (The Biosphere), GEOG 315 (World Ecosystems) and GEOG 316 (Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles) plus related graduate courses, and to provide research direction and graduate supervision.
The Department of Geography values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are committed to reconciliation, and hiring faculty who will work to advance these commitments.
How to apply
Applications Should Include
- a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and interest in the position,
- a CV, including a list of publications,
- the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic references,
- a 1-2 page research statement outlining experience, interests, and future directions as they relate to the advertised position. Applicants are expected to describe how they contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through their research, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable.
- two samples of relevant publications or manuscripts
- a 1-2 page teaching statement outlining experience and potential contributions to existing or new courses in our programs. Applicants are expected to explain how they support inclusive teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse groups of students, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable, in their teaching.
Please submit your application as a single PDF formatted document by webform at: LINK
Applications should be addressed to: Nicholas Blomley, Chair, Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C., CANADA V5A 1S6
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to February 2, 2026. For more information about SFU Geography, visit the web site: http://www.sfu.ca/geography.html.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors.
Go back
About European Geosciences Union (EGU)
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organisation for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. It was established in September 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the European Union of Geosciences (EUG), and has headquarters in Munich, Germany.
It is a non-profit international union of scientists with over 20,000 members from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
The EGU has a current portfolio of 18 diverse scientific journals, which use an innovative open access format, and organises a number of topical meetings, and education and outreach activities. It also honours scientists with a number of awards and medals. The annual EGU General Assembly is the largest and most prominent European geosciences event, attracting over 16,000 scientists from all over the world each year. The meeting’s sessions cover a wide range of topics, including volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth’s internal structure and atmosphere, climate, as well as energy and resources.
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Imprint: https://www.egu.eu/imprint/
Site notice Information provided according to Sec. 5 German Telemedia Act (TMG): Union européenne des géosciences (EGU) Ecole et Observatoire de Physique du Globe 5 rue René Descartes 67084 Strasbourg Cedex France
Register entry: Tribunal d'Instance de Strasbourg Volume N°41, Folio N° 115
Represented by: (EGU President)
Contact: Simone Aechter Kastenbauerstraße 2 81677 Munich Germany +49-89-2050-76300 secretariat@egu.eu
Responsible for contents acc. to Sec. 55, para. 2 German Federal Broadcasting Agreement (RstV): Hazel Gibson Kastenbauerstraße 2 81677 Munich Germany +49-89-2050-76341 communications@egu.eu