Position Description

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 related areas beginning on September 1, 2025 (or a mutually agreed date).  Minimum annual salary per year 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, 2025) 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.  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 https://scienceapps1.carleton.ca/fields/postdoc by April 30, 2025.  Consideration of applications will begin following the deadline and continue until the position(s) is(are) filled.

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, resources, or other requirements for 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 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.