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University of British Columbia
Various fields
19 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver Campus invites applications for a Stone Centre Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, starting September 1, 2026.
The Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality at UBC is a research centre at the Vancouver School of Economics funded by a generous gift of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation. Its purpose is to support research on the causes and consequences of wealth and income inequality, and possible remedies. The Stone Centre supports new research, offers fellowships and grants, and collaborates with Statistics Canada to develop comprehensive datasets on wealth and income inequality across the country. For information about the VSE and the Stone Centre, visit: https://economics.ubc.ca/ and https://stonecentre.economics.ubc.ca/.
The position is open to scholars who are within three years of having received their PhD (or equivalent degree such as DPhil) by the position start date. Consideration will be given to those who expect to have successfully defended their PhD dissertation by the position start date.
We seek scholars working in any economic field—particularly labour / public / development economics, political economy, macroeconomics—whose research explores the causes or consequences of economic inequality, and possible remedies. This is a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position for one year, with possibility of renewal for a further year, subject to availability of funding and review by the Stone Centre committee. The expected salary for this position is $90,000 per year plus benefits, and research support of up to $10,000 in the first year of appointment.
Please be prepared to provide the following:
- Research Statement that describes how your postdoctoral research program fits with the aims of the Stone Centre
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing sample / job market paper
- Three confidential letters of reference
Questions may be directed to: the Stone Centre Research Manager, Priscilla Fisher at priscilla.fisher@ubc.ca. The deadline for completed applications is midnight UTC December 19, 2025. Review of applications will begin soon after this date. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
There is no citizenship requirement, but appointment of non-Canadian applicants will be subject to approval by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements to be eligible for employment in Canada as a postdoctoral fellow. The fellowship is a full-time, in-person appointment based at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and residence in Vancouver is required for the duration of employment.
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University of British Columbia
Various fields
15 Nov 2025
15 Nov 2025
Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia
Position Type: Assistant Professor
Categories/Specialties:
· International Trade/Spatial
· Environmental and Energy Economics
· Economic History
· Development Economics
· Labour Economics
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Description:
The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to 2 tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor, with anticipated starting date: July 1, 2026.
We are seeking outstanding candidates to fill one position in International Trade/Spatial, as well as a second position in one of the following fields: Environmental and Energy Economics, Economic History, Development Economics, or Labour Economics. However, truly exceptional candidates working in other applied fields may be given consideration.
Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in a relevant field, and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected salary range is CAD $14,833/month - $15,667/month; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications must include:
- A CV, including a publication record and links to current research papers
- PDF versions of sample papers, including the paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (will include a statement of teaching interests and experience. May include student evaluations of teaching, sample syllabi, if available.) For further info see instructions on the Job Opportunities page of the VSE website
- A one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
In addition, applicants must arrange for at least 3 confidential reference letters to be submitted directly by the referees via the EJM portal.
All application materials, including reference letters, should be submitted through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org) by November 15. Applications can be submitted via the following link: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11840. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date. The application site will close November 15, 2025. At this point no additional documents can be submitted. [note: you will be asked to complete a UBC Faculty of Arts equity survey, which will provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool. An applicant’s participation in the equity survey is voluntary and anonymous.]
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create and accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility.
The UBC – Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must be prepared to conduct initial interviews remotely.
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