Postdoctoral Fellow (Elizabeth and Cecil Kent), History of Britain and the British World

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Postdoctoral Fellow (Elizabeth and Cecil Kent), History of Britain and the British World

Company

University of Saskatchewan

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow (Elizabeth and Cecil Kent), History of Britain and the British WorldPrimary Purpose: This position is a Post-Doctoral Fellowship funded by a generous private donation. The holder of the fellowship will be expected to engage in a program of independent, mentored, research and contribute to the academic environment in the Department of HistoryNature of Work: This position requires the holder of the fellowship to engage in independent research. They will be mentored by a senior professor in the Department of History and report on their research to the Department at Departmental Research Seminars. The position includes dedicated research funds to facilitate necessary travel.Accountabilities: The holder of the fellowship will report to the mentoring senior professor. Only travel funding is accountable, and will be handled through the financial services offered by the ASG. The fellowship holder will be engaged in independent research. Such research typically results in the production of a number of scholarly articles and/or a scholarly monograph, though in many cases publication of research results may not occur until after the period of fellowship has ended.Education: PhD/ DPHil in History or equivalentLicenses: –Experience: Two years of independent mentored research, leading to publications in the field. A very large percentage of the Kent Postdoc recipients have gone on to tenure stream academic postings.Skills: Depending on the nature of research engaged in by the fellowship holder, they may benefit from learning HGIS mapping skills or oral history interviews techniques at our HGIS Lab or Community Engaged Collaborative Research Hub.To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, program of research, two letters of referenceFor further information please contact Dr. Jim Handy, at [email protected]Department: History
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows – PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 11/1/2024
Closing Date: 2/28/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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Location

Saskatoon, SK

Job date

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:42:16 GMT

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