Postdoctoral

Academic

Job CategoryFaculty Non Bargaining

Job TitlePostdoctoral

DepartmentUBCO Research Support Fan Faculty of Management (Grace Fan (On Leave))

Posting End DateMay 31, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End DateJun 30, 2026

Two-year Postdoc Position at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

This position is funded by SSHRC and UBC Cluster of Research Excellence Eminence Program.

Scope of work:

The postdoc fellow is expected to get involved in the research project – literature reviews; collecting archival data; conducting interviews with Indigenous leaders, elders, knowledge keepers in Indigenous communities; analyzing and interpreting data; and writing research and practice papers. You will be working under the guidance of Dr. Grace Fan (Faculty of Management at UBC Okanagan campus). You will have opportunity to interact with faculty members specializing in organization theory, anthropology, and Indigenous Studies, and partners from Indigenous communities in Canada and worldwide (Indigenous leaders, elders, knowledge keepers and youth leaders).

Expectations:

A Ph.D. degree in organization theory, management, environmental sustainability, Indigenous studies, and/or relevant disciplines

Expertise in qualitative research methodology (data collection and analysis)

Solid research potential demonstrated by the ability to publish in high impact peer-reviewed journals

Ability to work independently while participating collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team

Critical thinking

Excellent proven relationship-building skills as the project involves working directly with Indigenous communities

Training in Indigenous scholarship and/or frameworks (e.g. Two-Eyed Seeing, peoplehood, ethical space, etc.) highly desirable

Salary: $50k per annum (two-year full time)

Application process:

Applications should include:

An updated CV including the names of three references

A statement of interest in the research program

A sample publication or working paper

Application deadline: May 31, 2024

The desired start date is as soon as July 01, 2024 with later start dates negotiable.

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About UBC

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranks among the 40 best universities globally and among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC Okanagan campus offers a unique UBC experience in one of the most scenic regions in Canada.

UBC’s Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of about 150,000 people - the fourth fastest growing population in Canada. In fact, the Okanagan Valley is rated one of the best communities in Canada to grow your business. More than 160 buses travel daily from campus to key locations such as Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The campus is two minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, one of the top 10 busiest airports in Canada.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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