OpenFieldCUE Research Fellowship in Biodiversity Genomics & Wetland Conservation
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment deploying environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to quantify amphibian and avian species richness in Western Canadian boreal wetlands.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in conservation biology, molecular ecology, or genomics within last 4 years
- English language proficiency
- Full professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications on eDNA or wetland biodiversity
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $65,000 CAD annual postdoctoral salary plus health and dental benefits
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (salaried research staff appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Summer 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Concordia University of Edmonton documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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