This 12 month full-time post-doctoral fellow will work on a project at the intersection of climate change, housing, and poverty reduction in Ontario and British Columbia. The appointee will work with the Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) and with the City Institute at York University, and under the supervision of Profs. Lina Brand Correa and Luisa Sotomayor as part of a team developing a Climate & Equity Lab. With funding provided by the Gore Mutual Insurance Company of Cambridge, Ontario, this initiative also involves the Cooperators Insurance Company and Social Innovation Canada, both based in Toronto.
The postdoctoral fellow will play a key role in conducting qualitative research to explore how climate change affects housing experiences and opportunities for vulnerable groups in urban Canada.
We are seeking a candidate to start as soon as possible. The salary for the position is $75,000 per annum including benefits.
We invite qualified candidates to submit the following to Barb Wells by November 30, 2024.
- A full CV
- Statement of interest, describing relevant accomplishments and including an account of engagement with the themes to be addressed under the fellowship
- The names and contact details of three referees.