Post-Doctoral Researcher

Location: Montreal
We seek applications from early-career researchers of all regions of Canada interested in pursuing a post-doctoral research project related to access to justice for official language minority communities in Canada. Researchers may come from a wide variety of fields, including law, sociology, linguistics, political sciences, education, economy, social work, anthropology, etc.

Create favourable circumstances for the development of a field of research and a community of research on access to justice for OLMCs Produce scientific data for and with the access to justice stakeholders (impact research) Ensure that research on access to justice for OLMCs continues beyond the Activator initiative and the post-doctoral scholarships
* PhD (awarded less than five years ago) in a relevant field (e.g., law, sociology, linguistics, political sciences, education, economy, social work, anthropology, etc.)
* Relevant knowledge and/or experience of the OLMCs and official-language issues
* Advanced verbal and written communications skills in both English and French. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
* Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills.
** Knowledge of the area of research:
** Applicants demonstrated a clear understanding of the specific challenges, legal frameworks, and socio-institutional dimensions related to access to justice for OLMCs in Canada. Proposals that reflect a nuanced, critical, or interdisciplinary grasp of the topic will be highly valued.
** Inclusion of impact-oriented research components:
** Applicants outlined the potential real-world impact of the research, particularly in improving access to justice, informing policy, supporting service delivery, or empowering OLMCs. Projects that include community engagement, knowledge mobilization strategies, or collaboration with justice-sector actors will be considered particularly strong.
** Feasibility of the project within the post-doctoral period:
** The research plan is realistic and achievable within the proposed post-doctor ship period. This includes clear and actionable objectives, timelines, and deliverables, as well as appropriate methodologies and resource considerations.
** Representation from OLMCs:
** In keeping with the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as members of OLMCs. The lived experiences and perspectives of OLMC researchers are critical to the advancement of relevant and impactful knowledge in this field.
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