The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for two research fellows in regulatory economics and competition policy.
Job Description:
The research fellows will participate in the Department of Economics new Research Program in Regulation and Competition Policy (“RPCR”). The RPCR’s goal is to provide critical assessment of the practice and policy of competition law and regulation in Canada through the lens of economics. The research fellows will be expected to research and provide commentary on regulatory decisions, competition law cases and enforcement actions, regulatory and competition policy issues more generally, and relevant policy or legislative consultations. Besides producing research commentaries and briefs, the research fellows will contribute to, develop, and define relevant focus areas. The RPCR is new: we have a goal and welcome you to bring you energy, enthusiasm, and talents to enhance the contribution regulation and antitrust can make to the lives of Canadians. The research fellows will be supervised by the Co-Directors of the RPCR, Dr. Aidan Hollis and Dr. Jeffrey Church. It is expected that they will have the opportunity to contribute to research in industrial organization in collaboration with the Department’s many other scholars working in this field.
Qualifications:
· Recent doctorate in economics with demonstrated research excellence in industrial organization or a recent master’s in economics with relevant experience in applied economic analysis
- Strong communication skills
- Passionate about the importance of the economic foundations of competition policy and regulatory economics
- Entrepreneurial self-starter and a problem-solver
Additional information
The terms and conditions of employment depend on the educational attainment of the applicant. It is expected that recent doctorates would be hired as a Postdoctoral Fellow. The terms and conditions of employment would then be covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website. Applicants with a master’s degree would be employed as research staff under the UCalgary and AUPE Collective Agreement. The salary for successful MA candidates is expected to be $65,000 per annum plus benefits as per the AUPE Collective Agreement. The salary for successful Ph.D. candidates is expected to be $80,000 per annum plus Alberta Blue Cross health insurance benefits.
Application details:
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
For full consideration, please submit your application on or before 15 January 2026.
Please submit your application as a single PDF file with the subject line: Research Fellow Application – [Your name]. All applications must include:
§ a cover letter including date of availability, suitability and motivation for the role, including your interest in regulatory economics and competition policy, qualifications and related experience, and a statement of general research interests and issues of specific interest;
§ detailed curriculum vitae (CV); and
§ official or unofficial copy of diploma(s)/university certificate(s).
Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover to econ.rpcr@ucalgary.ca. Please have your referees indicate in the subject line: Reference Letter [Your name].
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university — a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university has reached its Eyes High goal to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years and was ranked the 5th most livable city in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Liveability Index 2024). Calgary is famous for its friendliness, western hospitality, energy, and opportunity. Calgary is a city of leaders—in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events, it is the home of the Calgary Stampede (the greatest outdoor show on earth), and it enjoys more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains, Calgary boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
To apply, visit https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17100898-regulatory-economics-and-competition-policy-research-fellow-department-of-economics-faculty-of-arts. (See posting for details.)