Roberta Bondar Fellowship in Northern and Polar Studies
Trent University
The Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies in the School for the Study of Canada at Trent University invites applications for the Roberta Bondar Postdoctoral Fellowship for Northern and Polar Studies. Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact [email protected]
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The position is for a 12-month term (with an option of a one time 12 month renewal) at a salary of $80,000 with extended benefits, plus a research allowance of $10,000. This position is aimed at recently graduated Ph.D.’s (within 5 years of graduation) with research interests in any area of Northern and Polar studies, focusing on, but not strictly limited to, Canada’s North. The candidate is expected to reside locally and participate in the general milieu of Trent and especially its Northern Studies activities. Specific duties consist of teaching one course (0.5 credit equivalent) in the area of the candidate’s specialty and one public lectures.
Applications are due no later than 4:00 pm February 27, 2026 with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.
Information about recent Fellows is available at https://www.trentu.ca/frostcentre/bfellowship
Each application needs to include a:
- CV of the nominee;
- letter from the nominee indicating an expression of their interest in the position outlining the project that would be undertaken.
Applications are to be sent to [email protected]
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