POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Economics at the University of Toronto has created a postdoctoral fellowship program designed to encourage outstanding PhD recipients to pursue academic careers. The Department of Economics https://www.economics.utoronto.ca/ stands as one of the leading centers of economic research in Canada and is widely recognized on the global stage. The department boasts one of the largest faculties in North America, providing critical mass across nearly all major subfields in the discipline. A postdoctoral position is available starting in July 2027, or shortly after, with a minimum of one-year and up to three-year term. Applicants working in Environmental, Climate or Energy Economics are encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Economics, with a clearly demonstrated research interest in environmental, climate and energy economics and strong knowledge of methodological tools. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with faculty and students at the University of Toronto as well as to develop their own research agenda.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement. The teaching portion of a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 CAD per annum, with no teaching commitment, and up to $5,000 for research-related and program travel expenses.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org/. All application material must be received by January 16, 2027 midnight UTC. Applicants must submit the following materials

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• a job market paper;
• the name and contact information of three references.

EconJobMarket will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Interviews will be conducted virtually in January 2027. If you have any questions about this position, please contact economics.recruiting@utoronto.ca

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.