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Edmonton, Canada Department of Philosophy, University of Alberta Full time
IZAAK WALTON KILLAM MEMORIAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPDepartment of Philosophy, University of Alberta

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship, tenable for two years, any time after June 1, 2025. This is a research position, but some additionally remunerated teaching is possible, if desired.
AOS: open.
Citizenship: open.
PhD must be completed prior to commencing fellowship; applicants who have completed their PhD prior to December 20, 2021, are ineligible.

Salary: $50,000 per annum plus benefits and a one-time $4000 research/travel grant.

In case of a conflict, the instructions and deadlines provided in this ad override
the guidelines on the application form and on the University of Alberta webpage.

To receive full consideration, applications (including the letters of recommendation,
research proposal, research experience statement, and community engagement
statement) must (i) be tailored to the Killam postdoctoral fellowship; (ii) address the
applicant’s fit with the department; and (iii) be written in a style accessible to non-
experts. Applicants should choose a University of Alberta supervisor for their project
(having consulted with the faculty member) prior to submitting an application.
Applications should include:

  1. a completed application form (supervisor signature is not required at this point).
  2. a research proposal (maximum two pages double-spaced) describing the
    applicant’s proposed postdoctoral research project;
  3. a research experience statement (maximum four pages double-spaced) describing how the applicant’s
    academic background has prepared them to carry out the proposed research
    project;
  4. a statement of community engagement (maximum one page double-spaced)
    describing how the applicant engages with the community at large, both in terms
    of their research focus/methodology and personal involvement;
  5. a CV (including a list of academic honors, awards, and publications);
  6. graduate transcripts;
  7. three letters of recommendation, sent directly to the Department of Philosophy by
    your recommenders.

Note: Supervisor’s letter of support and applicant’s biosketch are NOT required at
time of application. If the PhD degree is not yet in hand, proof that it has been awarded and/or a copy of the PhD degree will be required prior to taking up the Fellowship.

Applications and letters should be sent electronically to Lynda Loiseau, Executive/ Administrative Assistant, Department of Philosophy: philea@ualberta.ca (subject line: Killam Search).

Deadline for receipt of applications: December 1, 2024. (Note: This internal deadline set by the Department of Philosophy overrides the official university-wide deadline of December 20 mentioned in the application guidelines.)

The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity, and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minority groups, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. Indigenous and Black scholars are especially encouraged to apply.

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