Area: Nonprofit and Charitable Sector Research
The Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) division at Carleton University is currently accepting applications for one postdoctoral fellow. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in the daily activities of the Charity Insights Canada Project – Projet Canada Perspectives des Organismes de Bienfaisance (CICP-PCPOB). Together with the Muttart Foundation, the Lawson Foundation, the Metcalf Foundation, and the Vancouver Foundation, the Canadian Insights Charity Project (CICP) will work to examine and publish real-time data on the Charitable sector (https://carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/). The data generated through this work will support the long-term economic viability, impact, and resiliency of the sector by assisting policymakers in making evidence-based policy decisions, developing data capacity for practitioners, and expanding knowledge of Canada’s charitable sector for all stakeholders, including the general public.
The successful candidates will be supervised by Dr. Paloma Raggo, faculty in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. Responsibilities for the fellow will vary but will include data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative), writing research manuscripts, editing reports, and presenting results of the study at conferences. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with students, research assistants, international collaborators and national stakeholders. The fellow will help with the recruitment and onboarding of study participants, the brainstorming of survey questionnaires, collection and analysis of study data and the development of a knowledge infrastructure hub that will help to promote access and understanding of the data collected about the sector. This is a research-intensive position and postdocs are expected to work collaboratively with light supervision.
Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Carleton understands that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their impact will be taken into careful consideration.
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies, Political Science, or closely related field with an expertise on the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
- ABD might be considered in exceptional cases.
- Clear research trajectory related to the nonprofit sector.
- Excellent written communication (essential).
Skills and aptitudes necessary:
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, survey methodology experience preferred.
- Prior publishing experience is an advantage.
- Strong interest in publishing using the project’s data and studying the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector
- Ease to use AI based tools to enhance the team’s activities.
- Ability to work independently.
- Creative thinker.
- Demonstrate leadership in developing new research papers/ideas based on the data.
- Capacity to supervise research assistants and work collaboratively.
Though not required, the ability to speak French is considered an asset.
We are seeking applications from qualified candidates within 4 years of their PhD. degree for a postdoctoral fellowship with a start date as soon as possible and contingent on immigration requirements (if a visa is needed). The candidate will be required to work within a team environment and so excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of researchers and students is a must.
Duration of appointment: Until December 31, 2025, contingent on satisfactory work performance. Start date between August 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 depending on candidate availability. Further extension of the position beyond 2025 is contingent on grant renewal and performance from the candidate.
Salary: $65,000/year per annum, with the additional ability to opt into an extended health and dental benefit plan. The postdoc will be considered unionized and will be a member of PSAC Local 77000. Information on this bargaining unit can be found here: https://psac77000.ca/.
How to apply:
Please follow instructions. Email the following documents to cicp.pcpob@carleton.ca with the subject:
Postdoctoral position – Nonprofit.
The application file (please assemble all in one single pdf file) should contain:
- Cover letter explaining your fit with the position and project.
- Curriculum vita (CV) which include a list of publications and working projects.
- Brief research statement (1-2 pages) describing your interest in this specific position, fit with your
- program of research, and future research goals and planned publications.
- (2) Academic writing samples (preferably single authored even if unpublished) and if available an
- outreach/public commentary writing sample such as a blog post, editorial. If no available single
- authored publication/manuscript, please include in a separate document your dissertation. We want to
- assess the quality of your writing.
- Three academic references that can speak about your research trajectory, leadership, and creativity.
Applicants should have their reference letters emailed directly to cicp.pcpob@carleton.ca
We will review application files starting August 25, 2023, although applications will continue to be reviewed after this date until the position is filled. Please apply early.