We invite applications for an 18-month postdoctoral position focusing on the economic and bioeconomic analysis of Québec fisheries under climate change. The project aims to develop an integrated analytical framework to quantify, compare, and project the economic trajectories of fisheries, drawing on stock dynamics, catches, and the evolution of fishing practices. This opportunity is financed by the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (Québec).
The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with an interdisciplinary research team at Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR), including researchers in Gestion des Ressources Maritimes (GRM) and the Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (ISMER).
Main Responsibilities
The selected candidate will conduct their work within a coherent and integrated research program focused on the development and application of a bioeconomic framework for analyzing fisheries under climate change. They will be expected to:
• Collaborate with GRM and ISMER research teams to collect, organize, and structure fisheries and environmental data;
• Develop an economic or bioeconomic model based on historical data (catches, biomass, prices, and costs) to assess the sensitivity of fisheries production to environmental stressors and adaptation behaviours;
• Evaluate future impacts by reference to climate change scenarios (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5);
• Analyze adaptation strategies (diversification, spatial and seasonal adjustments, technological innovation), and assess required investments in terms of net benefits and/or avoided costs;
• Contribute to the analysis of key determinants and mechanisms of fisheries adaptation;
• Produce original research results leading to the preparation and submission of peer-reviewed scientific articles;
• Actively contribute to the development of a strategic data infrastructure supporting economic monitoring and prospective analysis of the Québec fisheries sector, including resource and catch trends, investment and productivity dynamics, socio-economic issues (resilience and vulnerabilities), and regional economic importance.
These research activities are part of an integrated research program focused on the development and application of a bioeconomic framework for the prospective analysis of fisheries in the face of climate change.
Candidate Profile
• PhD in economics, natural resource economics, environmental economics, bioeconomics, or a related discipline;
• Strong skills in applied econometrics and/or dynamic modelling (time series, panel data, structural models);
• Experience with fisheries or environmental data (strong asset);
• Proficiency in programming and analytical tools (R, Python, Stata, or others);
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment;
• Autonomy, scientific rigour, and strong written communication skills (French and/or English).
Funding
• Duration: 18 months
• Compensation: CAD 50,000 annually + benefits
• Location: Rimouski (Québec, Canada)
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit a complete application package to the professor listed below. The review of applications will begin on Monday, June 15th, 2026. The application package should include:
• a detailed curriculum vitae;
• a cover letter;
• one sample of academic writing;
• the contact information of two references.
To apply or to obtain additional information, please contact the professor at the coordinates provided below. The preferred start date is Fall 2026, although some flexibility is possible.
Prof. Philippe Kabore, Ph.D
Professor of Economics
Unité départementale des sciences de la gestion – campus de Rimouski
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Phone: (+1) 418-723-1986 ext. 1976
Email: [email protected]
To apply, send a message to [email protected]. (See posting for details.)