Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Qualitative Research and Mobilization Migration

Postdoctoral Research Fellow:
Qualitative Research and Knowledge Mobilization on Migration and Labour Market Integration in Canada

Department
: BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab, Global Migration Institute
Position supervisor
:
Dr. Anna Triandafyllidou and Dr. Marshia Akbar
Contract length
: 2 years
Hours of work per week
: 36.25 hours/week, in person
Position type
:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Rate of pay
: $65,000/year + Benefits

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2

SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Global Migration Institute, launched in April 2026 at Toronto Metropolitan University, is an international research hub dedicated to advancing research, policy engagement, and public dialogue on migration and integration. The Institute focuses on migration experiences, policies and practices, labour migration, technology and AI, narratives and public discourse, and migrant inclusion across diverse global contexts.

The BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab is an initiative housed within the Global Migration Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University. The Lab brings together researchers, employers, community organizations, policy-makers, and newcomers to conduct action-oriented research and knowledge mobilization on labour market integration in Canada.

The Lab focuses on issues related to labour migration, immigrant employment integration, international students and temporary residents, skills recognition, workplace inclusion, employer practices, and the role of advanced digital technologies and AI in hiring and workforce integration. Through collaborative and interdisciplinary research, the Lab aims to bridge research and practice and support the development of equitable and evidence-based workforce integration strategies.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to BMO lab’s evidence-based and applied research and knowledge mobilization activities on migration and labour market integration of migrants in Canada. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Anna Triandafyllidou, Founding Director of the Global Migration Institute, and Dr Marshia Akbar, Director of the BMO Newcome Workforce Integration Lab. The Fellow will collaborate with researchers, graduate students, research assistants, community organizations, employers, and policy stakeholders associated with the BMO Lab.

The position will involve supporting multiple externally funded research projects related to labour migration, employment integration, international students, temporary migration, and employer engagement in Canada, while also contributing to the expansion of the Lab’s research activities and future initiatives.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting qualitative research, including in-depth literature reviews, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder consultations.
• Assisting with participant recruitment and coordination with community and institutional partners.
• Conducting literature reviews and policy scans related to migration, labour market integration, international students, and employment pathways.
• Managing and analyzing qualitative data using software such as NVivo.
• Supporting qualitative components of mixed-methods research projects.
• Drafting research reports, policy briefs, academic papers, presentations, and knowledge mobilization materials.
• Supporting research ethics applications, amendments, and research documentation.
• Coordinating meetings, workshops, webinars, round tables, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Supporting event organization and broader knowledge mobilization activities.
• Assisting with grant development and project coordination.
• Liaising with academic collaborators, community organizations, employers, and government stakeholders.
• Contributing to social media and…