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Postdoctoral Fellow (2), Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
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.
Postdoctoral Fellow of Conflict Resolution through the Craig Hunter Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto
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.