Queen's University

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The Department of Economics at Queen’s University invites applications for the Weatherall Postdoctoral Fellowship. This is a one-year fellowship, commencing on July 1st, 2025, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, which shall commence on July 1st, 2026. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of a host professor in the Department. While, we are particularly interested in applicants with research and teaching interests in the area of econometrics, applicants in other fields are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants must obtain clearance to graduate from their PhD program before starting their postdoctoral fellowship.

Postdoctoral Fellows appointed to these positions are expected to reside in Kingston, to be actively involved in the day-to-day life of the Economics Department, and to collaborate in developing research ideas in with faculty and students in the Department.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship carries a full-time salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The incumbent will also be expected to teach at least one course per year and may have the option to teach two, depending on availability. In addition, the Department of Economics will provide some resources to cover research expenses. These may include, for example, computer hardware and software, technical books and journals, and travel to conferences.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada.

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

A complete application consists of:
• a cover letter, indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada;
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including the names of three references);
• a statement of research interests;
• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available).


Candidates should apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11459, and ensure that letters of reference are also submitted via Econjobmarket.

Applications will be reviewed commencing February 10th, 2025.

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