Postdoctoral Position in Migration Studies

Concordia University; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to migration studies, focusing on public opinion and the integration of newcomers. This two-year appointment emphasizes independent research and teamwork in a dynamic research environment, with a generous salary of CAD 70,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Sick leave

Life insurance

Parental leave

Pension fund

Funding available for conferences and training

Access to professional training tools

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with a specialty in migration studies or behavioral approaches.
• Bilingual in French and English; advanced quantitative analysis skills preferred.
• Autonomous and able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to collective projects related to Bridging Divides.
• Conduct autonomous research for one day per week.
• Develop and publish research linked to Bridging Divides.

Skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Advanced skills in quantitative analysis

Autonomy

Education

Ph.D. in social sciences, specialising in migration studies or behavioural approaches

Job description

International Political Science Association

The Voice of Political Science around the World

Postdoctoral Researcher – immigration, opinion publique and integration
Location: Université Concordia, Montréal, Canada
35 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: two (2) years, subject to satisfactory performance
Salary: $70,000 per year, plus benefits (see below)
Application deadline: August 1st, 2025; the position will remain open until it is filled
Start date: September 2025 (negotiable)

Description and context
The postdoctoral researcher will work under the direction of Antoine Bilodeau and his dynamicteam, contributing to various projects within the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF)
research program: Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides.

Researchers specialising in migration studies and/or behavioural studies (any social sciencediscipline) with experience in advanced quantitative research are invited to apply.
Research topics related to this postdoctoral fellowship include:

• Public opinion on immigration;
• Life experiences and immigration journeys of newcomers;
• The intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, immigration, and integration.

This postdoctoral fellowship is for a period of two years, subject to satisfactory performance.

The postdoctoral researcher must reside in Montreal and be based full-time at ConcordiaUniversity for the duration of their term.

Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is not required for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to collective projects related to Bridging Divides, as well as conduct autonomous research for one day per week.

They will develop, present, and publish individual and collective research projects linked to Bridging Divides, and participate in knowledge mobilization activities.

The researcher will have no teaching responsibilities unless requested for professionaldevelopment. However, they may be invited to give presentations or training sessions withinAntoine Bilodeau’s research team. The postdoctoral researcher will have an office and administrative support Concordia University. The postdoctoral researcher will be integrated into Antoine Bilodeau's research ecosystem,including the Institute for Research on Immigration and Society (IRMS), the Réseau québécois de la recherche en immigration, en intégration et en relations interculturelles (RQ3i), and the Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship (CSDC).

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary of $70,000 per year, plus benefits (sick leave, life insurance, parental leave andpension fund);
• Funding available for conferences and training (registration, travel expenses, etc.) uponapproval;
• Access to professional training tools and resources for postdoctoral researchers at ConcordiaUniversity.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in social sciences, specialising in migration studies and/or behavioural approaches;
• Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written;
• Advanced skills in quantitative analysis;
• Autonomy.

Will be considered an asset:

• Experience and skills in quantitative text analysis;
• Experience and skills in panel data analysis;
• Experience and skills in qualitative or mixed research;
• Experience and skills in project management;
• Team spirit and collaborative attitude.

Application Instructions
Please submit the following documents to Ludmilla Moindrot-Zilliox, specifying the job title(Postdoctoral Researcher - immigration, information and technologies) at the address:
[e-mail]

• A cover letter highlighting the candidate's skills relevant to the project, both in terms ofthe topics covered and methodological expertise (max. 1 page);
• A research agenda presenting the candidate's personal research plans for the duration ofthe postdoctoral fellowship (max. 2 pages);
• One journal article or manuscript that is relevant to the position;
• Name and contact details of at least two academic referees.

Application Deadlines and Recruitment Process
Applications will be reviewed starting on August 1st, and the position will remain open until filled.Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and may be assessed on job-related skills.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. For questions regarding this position, please contact Ludmilla Moindrot-Zilliox at [e-mail]

Employment Equity
Concordia University values diversity among its staff and is committed to promoting equal accessto employment. The university encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including
women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minorities,persons with disabilities, and any other individuals who may contribute to diversity. Candidatesare invited to identify themselves as such in their application. As part of your application, you willbe asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary, and any informationcollected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by members of searchcommittees or human resources staff.

Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make ourrecruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodation as required forapplicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations duringthe process, please contact, in confidence, [e-mail] .

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