Welcoming the new cohort of Arctic Science early-career researcher editors

Arctic Science is delighted to introduce the new cohort of Early-Career Researcher (ECR) editors! 

This talented cohort will begin a two-year term under the guidance of Arctic Science’s editor-in-chief, Mark Mallory, and associate editors. During their tenure, the ECR editors will gain hands-on editorial experience, while taking on key promotional and ambassadorial roles. They’ll also play an active part in shaping the development of the journal by contributing to ongoing and future initiatives.  

At the end of their term, these ECR editors will have the opportunity to transition to full Associate Editor positions, further enriching the expertise of the Arctic Science editorial board and supporting the professional development of our editorial community.  

The continuation of the ECR program at Arctic Science’s ECR Program reflects our continued commitment to fostering diversity, equality and inclusivity in science.  

Join us in welcoming our newest ECR editor cohort:  

Andrea Bryndum-Buchholz

Dr. Bryndum-Buchholz is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Bryndum-Buchholz’s research centers on marine and coastal ecosystems in the North Atlantic, the Arctic Gateway, and the Arctic Ocean. Andrea studies the impact of human activities on these ecosystems and the effects of subsequent conservation efforts.

Eleanor Dickinson

Dr. Dickinson is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Calgary. She’s primarily interested in ecology and the health of wildlife in Northern Canada, specifically  muskoxen and caribou. In addition to expertise in wildlife monitoring, wildlife management, parasitology, and disease ecology, Dr. Dickinson brings extensive experience in community-based research with Indigenous communities in the Arctic.

Emma Street

Emma is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria whose research on landscape change harnesses traditional knowledge of permafrost within the Gwich’in Settlement Area and Inuvialuit Settlement region in the Northwest Territories. Emma’s research aims to understand the implications of permafrost degradation for the communities in these regions and to assist in the development of long–term monitoring programs of permafrost.

Lin Chen 

Dr. Chen is an associate professor at the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources in Lanzhou, China, having completed his PhD studies at the University of California. Dr. Chen’s research is focused on permafrost monitoring, surface and groundwater interactions, and cold-region infrastructure.

Nastasia Freyria 

Dr. Freyria is currently a postdoctoral researcher at McGill University. Dr. Freyria has extensive experience in polar microbiology and utilizing multi-omic approaches to investigate mitigation strategies for environmental issues such as oil spills in marine and coastal environments.

Bonnie Hamilton 

Dr. Hamilton is a Research Scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada. As an ecotoxicologist by training, Dr. Hamilton’s primary research interest is the ecological impact of pollution in the Arctic, with a focus on plastics and how their degradation chemicals impact ecosystems in combination with climate change. Dr. Hamilton has extensive expertise working with both traditional and academic knowledge, and works closely with Indigenous communities in the North to unify these knowledge streams.

Interested in joining the next cohort? Follow us on social media or keep an eye on our website for our next application period and other opportunities to contribute to the future of Arctic research.