China Research Fellowship

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Global Affairs Canada Full time

Global Affairs Canada - Centre for China Policy Research and Coherence - OPR
Ottawa (Ontario)
EC-06
The position is a twelve month fellowship (early career) starting September 5, 2023.
$100,121 to $116,116
For further information on the organization, please visit Global Affairs Canada

**Closing date: 13 March 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**Important messages**:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

OBJECTIVES

The newly-created China Research Fellowships aim to deepen the Government of Canada’s understanding of China, and to foster the development of a next generation of Canadian policy makers and specialists who will be at the forefront in government, business, education and civil society.

DESCRIPTION

Through this process, we are seeking an early-career post-doctoral fellow who wishes to pursue a career path bridging academia and policy making and is looking to contribute directly to informed and forward-looking China policies and responses.

The position is a twelve-month fellowship (early career) with a salary based on relevant academic and work experience. Compensation may include contribution to statutory benefits (e.g. Employment Insurance).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
- a complete transcript;
- a one-page research proposal on a significant foreign policy issue linked to Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) mandate and its implications for Canada
- proof of successful completion of relevant doctoral studies
- a sample paper or publication

**Work environment**:
**Intent of the process**:
The position is for 12 months starting September 5, 2023.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

EDUCATION
- Applicants must be residing in Canada or Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have completed PhD Studies at a recognized institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, History, Economics or a related program, and who have completed a thesis related to the fields mentioned above which include a China specialty.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in preparation and publication of manuscripts

COMPETENCIES
- Excellent oral, technical written and interpersonal communication skills in English or French

ABILITIES
- Ability to take guided initiative and to work in an organized fashion within a fast-paced environment, including flexibility in shifting between independent and collaborative work and demonstrate collegiality and professionalism

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

**Conditions of employment**:
Secret security clearance

**Other information**:
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity

**Preference**:
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

**We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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