Post-doctoral Fellow

1 week ago

Oshawa, Canada Ontario Tech University Full time

**Post-Doctoral Fellow - Critical Studies of Technology, Sustainability, and Development**

**Tracking Code**:req1442

**Faculty of Social Science and Humanities**

**Number of Positions**: 1

**Appointment Type**:Limited Term

**Salary Grade**:Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

**Posting Date**: February 6, 2025

**Closing Date**: February 26, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

The position will involve research on the benefits, risks, and environmental/equity impacts of integrating AI and blockchain technologies into sustainable development agendas.

**Responsibilities/Accountabilities**:

- Conduct critical multi-method research (qualitative and/or quantitative, field or text-based) related to the benefits, risks, and environmental/equity impacts of integrating AI and blockchain technologies into sustainable development agendas.
- Conduct research (qualitative and/or quantitative, field or text-based) based on applicants own research plan (some additional funding may be provided for fieldwork expenses related to this).
- Write numerous high-quality articles for publication in quality academic journals. These can be based on:

- The applicant’s doctoral dissertation.
- New research undertaken independently while contracted as a postdoctoral researcher.
- New research related to Dr. MacNeill’s existing research program in indigenous sustainable development Canada and/or Latin America.

Postdocs are required to reside in Ontario for the duration of the position.

**Required Education**:

- PhD in any Social Science OR a related field

**Required Experience**:

- Knowledge of tech-based development initiatives being spearheaded in Latin America, and their linkages to hemispheric and global political-economy, are of particular interest.
- Any methodological strength is acceptable (qualitative, quantitative, AI-based, community-embedded etc.) and a mix is preferred.

**How to Apply**:

- A cover letter, detailing their ideas, plans, and ability to undertake meaningful, impactful research and to produce numerous academic publications within the next year. The letter should address the competencies outlined above.
- An updated CV (may include explanations for any missed or extended employment/education periods due to parental leave.
- Contact information of two referees that will be contacted in the event that applicant is short-listed.
- A writing/research sample.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

**Job Location**:Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

**Expected Start Date**: 3/31/2025

**Expected End Date**: 3/31/2026

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