WUSC-University of Ottawa Postdoctoral Fellowship // Stagiaire postdoctoral

WUSC • Ottawa, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the UnborderED Knowledge Research Project, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The project aims to widen, deepen, and institutionalize access to higher education, research, and training opportunities for students and researchers with lived experiences of forced migration. This specific position will focus on studying the WUSC Student Refugee Program (SRP), one of the longest-standing initiatives for refugee students in Canada, to understand its impact on institutionalizing equitable access and outcomes for displaced students. The fellow will identify how the SRP has contributed to institutionalization and inclusive practices at participating postsecondary institutions through desk reviews and interviews. The research will explore related questions concerning institutional supports, EDI policies, administrative opportunities, and impacts on student bodies and faculties.

Requirements

• Awarded a PhD, or equivalent, in the last five years (with consideration for specific circumstances and valid interruptions).
• Lived experience of forced displacement (dedicated funding is assigned to fellows with this background).
• Legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application and must be resident in Canada for the duration of the employment contract.
• Complete fluency in both English and French.
• Expertise in primary research methods (interviews, focus groups, surveys) and research design.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and synthesize research findings, particularly for non-academic audiences.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills in English and French.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in qualitative research.
• Experience with research ethics applications.
• Experience or a strong interest in conducting research in collaboration with communities (community-engaged research).
• Interest in, or experience in, group facilitation (discussions, workshops).
• Commitment to conducting equity-oriented research, particularly for populations experiencing vulnerability.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as Social Sciences/Humanities, Geography, Education, or another closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and knowledge mobilization of the research.
• Oversee all aspects of the research process, including refining research questions, obtaining ethics approval, conducting literature reviews, and data collection and analysis.
• Develop and deliver project deliverables, including an inception report, draft research report, validation workshop, final research report, and dissemination plan.
• Provide regular updates on research progress and findings to WUSC and the UnborderED Knowledge Research Project Team.
• Collaborate with WUSC and the University of Ottawa to develop and deliver presentations, reports, and other knowledge-sharing products.
• Contribute to the collaborative and scholarly environment of the UnborderED Knowledge team.

Benefits

• $55,000 per annum plus benefits.
• Research and/or mobility stipends may be available.
• Funding for knowledge mobilization may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree