January 2026: I’m actively looking for a new position in Victoria, BC or remotely in Canada or the US. I love scientific writing and analyzing/synthesizing data, and am trained in genomics, conservation, and (forest) biology. I’m more interested in working with a great team than in any particular job title or sector. Please check out my LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jordan-bemmels) and get in touch (jbemmels [at] umich.edu) if you may be interested in working together.
June 2025: My book Spruce took aim with an inky spear is out now. This collection of alliterative poems with different tree species as protagonists is a blend of biology, folklore, and creative writing, combining my professional and personal interests. More info at juddbemmels.com.
I am an evolutionary biologist working in the fields of population genomics, molecular ecology, and biogeography. I study geographic range shifts, population demography, and evolutionary genetics in order to understand how species respond to changing environments and to help inform conservation of threatened species.
My most recent research position was as a postdoc in Greg Owens’ lab at the University of Victoria, where we worked closely with The Kelp Rescue Initiative. I earned my PhD from the University of Michigan, and have also been a postdoc at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and University of Georgia.
LinkedIn handle: jordan-bemmels
Jordan Bemmels 