Carleton University, School of Mathematics & Statistics

Position ID:

1013-FIELDS2026 [#28258]

Position Title:

2026 Fields Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Position(s)

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6, Canada

Subject Areas:

Mathematics/Statistics

Appl Deadline:

2026/04/24 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/18, listed until 2026/04/25)

Position Description:

2026 Fields Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Position(s)

The Faculty of Science at Carleton University invites applications for one or two one-year Fields Institute Postdoctoral Fellow position or positions in mathematics/statistics or a related area beginning on September 1, 2026 (or a mutually agreed date). The minimum annual salary is specified by the collective agreement: $42,000 (although this amount may change contingent on the collective agreement negotiations).

Applicants should have (or are expected to complete by September 1, 2026) a Ph.D. in Mathematics/Statistics or related areas and must be committed to excellence in research. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to do research in collaboration with the host faculty member(s) at Carleton University. A complete list of research areas and supervisors can be found within the application link shown below. All applicants are very strongly recommended to directly contact potential host faculty member(s), since the position(s) will be jointly supported by the host supervisor(s).

Applications will include:

a curriculum vitae up to three sample publications three letters of reference. Applications, together with all required documents, should be submitted through the online system from here by April 24, 2026. Consideration of applications will begin following the deadline and continue until the position(s) is(are) filled. https://scienceapps1.carleton.ca/fields/postdoc/

Accommodations and Accessibility Should you require a copy of this posting in an alternate format, please contact us as soon as possible (mathstat@carleton.ca), and we would be happy to send one in a timely manner. We believe in the importance of supporting on-the-job success for the incumbent and are pleased to discuss and/or provide specific tools or for resources day-to-day work requirements, as needed.

About Carleton University Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with a national and international reputation as a leader in collaborative teaching and learning, research, and governance. To learn more about our university and the City of Ottawa, please visit www.carleton.ca/provost.

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 University 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest.

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://scienceapps1.carleton.ca/fields/postdoc/ .

Contact: Tracie Grisim, 613-520-2600 ext: 1958

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: School of Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive, 4302 Herzberg Laboratories
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1S 5B6

Web Page: https://carleton.ca/math/