Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship, Political Science, Faculty of Arts

Job Description

Area
:
University of Calgary, Main Campus

Duration
: 2 Years;
Non-renewable, non-deferrable

Start Date
:
May 1 to September 1, 2027

Salary
: $70,000 CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits, and $6,000 of research funds

The Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary is proud to announce our biennial call for applications for the prestigious Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship in Political Science.

The Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship honours Mark Grojean's exuberance for life and learning. The 2017 Silver Medallion winner in Political Science and BA Honours graduate, Mark was set to begin the direct-entry PhD program at the University of Toronto in political philosophy when he tragically passed away in March 2018. The Department of Political Science is proud to play a part in honouring Mark's legacy through this Postdoctoral Fellowship.

As a best-in-kind fellowship, the vision and purpose of the Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship in Political Science is to provide vital early-career support to exceptionally promising scholars allowing the Fellow to develop an original research agenda and contribute to political science.

During the period of the Fellowship, the successful candidate must carry out a program of independent research, be an active, in-person, full-time participant in official departmental functions and events where possible, and disseminate the research undertaken during the Fellowship in a public forum in Calgary.

Applicants working in any area of political science are eligible.

Unrestricted citizenship, applicants must have earned their PhD in political science less than 4 years before the start date of the position in any given competition year.

Applicants may not simultaneously hold another postdoctoral fellowship or any other full-time position.

A complete application will consist of the following:

• Cover letter
  : max. 2 pages.
• CV
  : no page limit.
• Project proposal
  : max. 4 pages, plus bibliography. The project proposal should include a statement about fit with the department.
• Letters of reference
  : names and contact information for 3 potential referees. Letters of reference will only be requested from short-listed applicants.
• List of potential faculty mentors
  :
  List up to three potential faculty mentors who hold a continuing position with the Department of Political Science. The faculty mentor will be the departmental point of contact for the fellow, providing guidance to UCalgary resources and opportunities relevant to the fellowship.
• Proof of PhD completion
  :
  For applicants without a PhD in hand, proof of completion is required by applicant's chosen Fellowship start date.
• Optional documents
  : max. 1 page (may include special circumstances; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and/or Indigenization statement).

Applications should be submitted as PDFs by no later than November 1, 2026.

For questions about Mark Grosjean Postdoctoral Fellowship, please e‑mail Gro

The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website. To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity and inclusion at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments () and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ().