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The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is looking to hire two Postdoctoral Fellows to support Professor Mark Duggan.

Area of Research: Health Policy and Economics

Description of Duties: To conduct research related to health economics, labor economics, and/or public economics. The postdoctoral fellowship may include the performance of some teaching duties under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective agreement and (if applicable) provide additional compensation in accordance to Unit 1 regulations.

Salary range: $65,000 to $80,000 per year, plus standard benefits

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but no later than April 1, 2026.

Supervisor: Professor Mark Duggan

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2026

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD, with a strong quantitative training and research experience in economics, public policy, health policy, or a related field.

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their doctorate within five years of the beginning of the fellowship on July 1, 2026. Applicants who will defend their thesis before the end of June 2026 are eligible, but a letter from their supervisor or Chair may be requested. Any award will be conditional on a successful defense.

Applicants who are graduates of doctoral programs at the University of Toronto are eligible. This position is not open to those who hold a tenure-track or ongoing positions.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in research and (if applicable) teaching and to have an established track record in their fields of study. They will understand the history, development, and current state of their field(s) of research; be able to assess institutional processes and policies; be willing to work with a range of scholars both inside and outside of their own field; and have a desire to learn and pursue research in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Application Instructions: All individuals interested in the position must submit the following documents by the closing date to Amanda Martin, at amandas.martin@utoronto.ca using the subject line “Postdoc – [Your Name]”:

A cover letter outlining your intellectual interests and stating your academic goals for the next three years;

Your academic CV;

One or two research papers

One or two syllabi for courses taught (if any);

The names and contact information for three academic referees (Your referees will only be contacted once you’ve advanced to the interview round);

Term: 2 years with a renewal opportunity

FTE: This is a full-time position. The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow, recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please connect with Professor Mark Duggan, at munkschool.academic@utoronto.ca

Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is looking to hire the Craig Hunter Postdoctoral Fellow. Of particular interest are candidates whose research examines the perspectives of individual decision makers in conflict resolution, broadly conceived. This might include (but is not limited to) examination of the contribution of historical figures to peace making, the factors inducing individuals towards compromise and tolerance, the relationship between intragroup and intergroup dynamics in building support for peace, and the practice of diplomacy in mediating disputes. While the primary interest is in resolving (potentially) violent conflicts, the position is open to candidates from disciplinary backgrounds that include political science, history, psychology and adjacent fields with a preference for multi-method approaches and a strong commitment to careful empirical research. The fellow will participate in events of the Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice that seek to learn lessons from prominent peace makers.

Area of Research: Conflict resolution

Description of Duties: To conduct research related to individual perspectives on conflict resolution, research collaboration with the director of the Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice, and participation in Munk School events. 

Salary: $ 70,000 per year, plus standard benefits 

Closing Date: For full consideration, please apply by December 20, 2025 but applications will continue to be reviewed after this date until the position is filled. 

Supervisor: Professor Brian Rathbun, Munk Chair for Global Affairs

Expected Start Date: August 1, 2026

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD, with a strong background in a discipline relevant to conflict resolution studies. Applicants who have received their PhDs within the last five years are eligible to apply, including current assistant professors who have the possibility of sabbatical or other leave. 

Application Instructions:  All individuals interested in the position must submit the following documents by the closing date to Professor Brian Rathbun, at brian.rathbun@utoronto.ca  using the subject line “Postdoc – [Your Name]”:

A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for the position

a. Your academic CV

b.  A cover letter indicating how your interests align with the mandate of the Hunter Postdoctoral Fellowship.

c.   A research sample that showcases your research ability and methods skills (e.g., a dissertation chapter, a conference paper, or a published article)

d.  The names and contact information for three academic referees (Your referees will only be contacted once you’ve advanced to the interview round)

Term: 1 year with the possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds. 

FTE: This is a full-time position. The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow, recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please connect with Professor Brian Rathbun, at brian.rathbun@utoronto.ca. 

Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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The Public History Lab at The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow to support Professor Timothy Snyder and the Public History Engagement Project.

Area of Research: Democratic Institutions, Public Engagement, American History

Description of Duties: To conduct research related to democratic institutions and to past and/or current strategies for strengthening those. This work will be part of Professor Timothy Snyder’s Public History Engagement project, which is the umbrella for his democracy-focused research, writing and engagement. The project aims to (i) support the creation of evidence-based research and writing that will protect and sustain democratic institutions in the face of current challenges to those structures; (ii) develop a network of policy-makers, organizations, and other stakeholders to encourage engagement and facilitate meaningful pro-democratic coalition building; and (iii) ensure that this research and writing and these networks are shared strategically and widely.

This postdoctoral fellowship will allow the incumbent to spend half of their time on their own research and half of their time supporting the work of the Public History Engagement project. Their primary responsibilities will include conducting quantitative and qualitative research and writing up findings related to a variety of fields and sectors for use by the project. The ideal candidate will be able to produce high-quality sectoral scans of a wide range of topics and areas and be motivated by conducting research that is responsive to current events and used by high-level policymakers. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience writing for a variety of audiences and sharing findings in accessible, public-facing platforms. 

Salary:  $75,000 per year, plus standard benefits

Closing Date: February 23, 2026

Supervisor: Professor Tim Snyder

Expected Start Date: May 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible)

Required Qualifications:  Candidates must have a PhD, preferably in a field that uses both qualitative and quantitative methodologies (for example, but not limited to, history, political science, or sociology). Candidates should have experience sharing academic research with diverse audiences and through different media. Strong writing and editing skills are essential.  

This is an in-person position and requires residence in Toronto. 

Application Instructions:  All individuals interested in the position must submit the following documents by the closing date to Lee Slinger, Manager, Public History Lab, at lee.slinger@utoronto.ca using the subject line “Postdoc – [Your Name]”:

1. A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for the position
2. Your academic CV
3. A research sample that showcases your research ability and method skills (e.g., a dissertation chapter, a conference paper, or a published article)
4. The names and contact information for three academic referees (Your referees will only be contacted once you’ve advanced to the interview round)
    

Term: 2 years with an opportunity for a one-year extension

FTE: This is a full-time position. The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow, recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please connect with Lee Slinger, Manager, Public History Lab, at lee.slinger@utoronto.ca. 

Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a two-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in the area of Economics and / or Applied Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.  This appointment may be considered for renewal, subject to the required approvals.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Economics, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics and/or applied economics.  Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of course material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent research and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.  We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our School.  The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

The successful candidate will teach economics courses in the Munk School’s professional graduate programs (the Master of Global Affairs and the Master of Public Policy) to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and interests. The successful candidate will have experience or demonstrable interest in a professional school and/or in an interdisciplinary environment.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked disciplinary and/or field-relevant academic journals or academic presses, outstanding research papers, forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, and through strong endorsements of teaching in the letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

The salary range is $110,000 to $140,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

For more information about the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto St. George campus, please visit our home page at https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/.  

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; one recent publication; teaching dossier (including a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations); and a research statement outlining current and future research interests or evidence of superior performance in other teaching related activities as listed above.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date.  More  details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.
 
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in the PDF/MS Word format.  If you have any questions about this position, please contact munkschool.academic@utoronto.ca. 

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by Thursday March 12, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.