JOB POSTING – POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS OF CHINESE POLITICS OR POLITICAL ECONOMY
The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow to support Professor Lynette Ong at the China Governance Lab.
Area of Research: Chinese Politics or Chinese Political Economy
Description of Duties: To conduct research related to Chinese politics and/or political economy, including collecting and analyzing Chinese government and social media data, and author academic publications. To take charge of research projects, including leading a team of student researchers, and execute deliverables as instructed by supervisor. Opportunities for collaboration with supervisor. Possible areas of specialization: state-business relations, public opinion, conflict studies, and governance.
Salary: $65,000 per year, plus standard benefits.
Closing Date: Application opens MAY 15, 2025 and will close once the position is filled.
Supervisor: Professor Lynette Ong, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics, University of Toronto.
Expected Start Date: July 1, 2025.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD, with a strong background in quantitative methods, including computational social science. Knowledge of Chinese politics, and proficiency in Mandarin Chinese are also required.
Application Instructions: All individuals interested in the position must submit the following documents by the closing date to Professor Lynette Ong, at lynette.ong@utoronto.ca using the subject line “Postdoc – [Your Name]”:
a. A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for the position
b. Your academic CV
c. A research sample that showcases your research ability and method skills (e.g., a dissertation chapter, a conference paper, or a published article)
d. The names and contact information for three academic referees (Your referees will only be contacted once you’ve advanced to the interview round)
Term: 1 year with a renewal opportunity for a second year
FTE: This is a full-time position. The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow, recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please connect with Professor Lynette Ong, at lynette.ong@utoronto.ca.
Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.