Post Doctoral Fellowship
Queen's University | Posted Mar 3, 2025
Deadline: Mar 31, 2025
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Robert Gilbert Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Department of Geography and Planning | Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario
The Department of Geography and Planning (GPPL) at Queen’s University invites applications from excellent junior scholars conducting research in Earth System Science (the traditional disciplines of Physical Geography, or environmental research, or the impact of human activity on the Earth System) for a two-year Robert Gilbert Post-Doctoral Fellowship appointment.
The criteria for distinguishing between candidates are research excellence, the quality of the research proposal (max 1,000 words, crafted in consultation with a full-time faculty member in the Department), and the relevance of the research to that of full-time GPPL faculty. Applicants must be within three years of their PhD. The salary of the postdoctoral fellowship is $60,000 per annum.
Post Doctoral Fellows are governed by the Collective Agreement for Post Doctoral Fellows between PSAC Local 901 Unit 2 and Queen's University .
Queen’s University is committed to employment, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Barbra Lalonde, Geography and Planning Manager, 613-533-6000, extension 77210.
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Melissa Lafreniere, Head, Department of Geography and Planning, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6 and submitted to Barbra Lalonde, GPPL Manager at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Applications must include:
• a cover letter
• a current curriculum vita
• Research proposal created in consultation with a core-GPPL faculty member (Max 1000 words)
• Names and contact information of three referees
Applications will begin to be reviewed on March 31, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible (but July 1 - Sept 1 start preferred).
Professor Lafreniere in the Department of Geography and Planning is seeking candidates with expertise and experience in cold regions hydrology research, especially permafrost and snow hydrology, as they related to carbon, nutrient and contaminant biogeochemical processes. Candidates with field research experience and strong research publication record are encouraged to visit Dr. Lafreniere's web site (www.queensu.ca/geographyandplanning/fabrecc-lafreniere) contact email hidden; JavaScript is required, to discuss potential post doctoral research projects at her research sites in the Canadian Arctic, including in the city of Iqaluit, and at the Cape Bounty Arctic Research Observatory, (www.capebountyresearch.com)