The Department of Economics at Queen’s University invites applications for two Weatherall Postdoctoral Fellowships. This posting is for a new position within the University. This is a one-year fellowship, commencing on July 1st, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, which shall commence on July 1st, 2027. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of a host professor in the Department. While we are particularly interested in applicants with research and teaching interests in the areas of international economics, applied econometrics, and finance, applicants in other fields are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants must obtain clearance to graduate from their PhD program before starting their postdoctoral fellowship.
Postdoctoral Fellows appointed to these positions are expected to reside in Kingston, to be actively involved in the day-to-day life of the Economics Department, and to collaborate in developing research ideas with faculty and students in the Department.
The annual salary for this appointment is expected to be between $70,000 and $75,000. Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The incumbent will also be expected to teach two courses per year, for which they will be separately compensated. In addition, the Department of Economics will provide some resources to cover research expenses. These may include, for example, computer hardware and software, technical books and journals, and travel to conferences.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.
A complete application consists of:
- a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
- a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of published and unpublished works);
- a job market paper;
- a statement of current and prospective research interests;
- a statement of teaching interests and experience (including evaluations if available);
- the names of three referees, who will send letters of references separately.
Further information about the Department of Economics may be found at: http://www.econ.queensu.ca.
The University has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee's accessibility needs due to disability. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact: the Department of Economics, Morgan Wilson, at morgan.wilson@queensu.ca.
Please note: All candidates should apply online at http://www.econjobmarket.org. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that letters of reference are also submitted via Econ Job Market.
Applications will be reviewed commencing February 16th, 2026.
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- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Additional paper (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Research proposal
- Cover letter
- Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
- Teaching statement
- Letters of reference: 3