Call for application of Toronto Metropolitan University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 is open!!!
The Research Fellow will contribute to BMO Lab’s evidence-based and applied research and knowledge mobilization activities on migration and labor 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.
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The position will involve supporting multiple externally funded research projects related to labor 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.
The research fellow’s 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, roundtables, 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 public-facing dissemination activities related to the Lab’s research.
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The Fellow will also have opportunities for professional development, mentorship, publication development, conference participation, policy engagement, and collaborative research activities through the broader programs of the Global Migration Institute.
Location:
CanadaBenefits
- A stipend of $65000/year
- A 2 year working contract
- Employee benefit
- Opportunity to work under experts in global migration and labour market
- Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, publication development, conference participation, policy engagement, and collaborative research activities through the broader programs of the Global Migration Institute.
Eligibilities
- Applicants must hold a PhD in Sociology, Geography, Migration Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related social science discipline with a strong focus on migration and labour market integration.
- The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong qualitative research skills, including experience conducting interviews and focus groups.
- Experience with qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo.
- Knowledge of migration, labour migration, immigrant integration, international students, or workforce integration in Canada.
- Strong academic writing and publication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder research teams.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and event coordination skills.
- Experience conducting policy-oriented and community-engaged research.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced research environment.
Application Process
- Candidates are required to complete their application process online though the Apply link and provide the following necessary information:
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- A brief CV (2–4 pages).
- A motivation letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining the candidate’s research experience, skills, and fit for the position.
- One writing sample (journal article, report, dissertation chapter, or policy brief)
- A list of two potential referees.
Application Deadline: July 11, 2026 (8 Days Remaining)
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