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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at Western University

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Western University’s Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) located in London, Ontario, Canada invites applications for up to three full-time Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) positions with expertise in Health Geography, Geographic Information Science, and/or Social Science.

A PhD in Geography, Planning, Epidemiology, Sociology, Political Science, Health Sciences or other relevant discipline is required at the time of appointment. 

The positions are available effective July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 (but alternate start dates may be negotiated) and will be for an initial period of one year with potential to renew annually for up to 4 more years.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

The HEAL is a unique inter-disciplinary research and training environment which develops and connects highly skilled researchers to create, disseminate, and mobilize knowledge for making healthy, thriving communities.

The PDFs will work with a multi-disciplinary team and engage in one or more ongoing HEAL research projects related to child/youth health, transportation and mobility justice, parks and public spaces, and/or child/youth geographies.  

An ideal PDF candidate will have:

Demonstrated applied experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods, especially those with a spatial element

Knowledge of community-engaged and/or participatory action research approaches

Excellent written and oral communication in English, with a clear emerging track record of peer-reviewed publications

A passion for research, collaboration, mentorship, and social impact

Experience working with youth and/or historically excluded and underrepresented groups

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and how they address the preferred qualifications, a writing sample, and names and contact details (email and telephone) of three references we may contact.

Please send application and any inquiries to Dr. Jason Gilliland.

If you are interested in this position please reach out to Dr. Don Lafreniere before applying.

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History, Art, and Archives Internships with the U.S. House of Representatives

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Within the US House of Representatives, the Office of the Historian and the Office of Art and Archives have internships available for undergraduate and graduate level students. They are looking for candidates with a background in history, political science, library science, and art history. The interns will spend approximately 24 hours a week working on historical and biographical research, educational content creation and outreach, archival and object processing, object, photo, and record preservation, and curatorial content creation. While the offices are located in Washington D.C. there is potential for in-person, hybrid, or virtual work. This internship is unpaid; however, interns may work with the intern coordinator to accommodate scheduling relating to potential academic or work requirements. These internships may be available for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Applications for Summer of 2024 are now open.

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Research and Policy Associate Position

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The Rachel Carson Council is hiring a Research and Policy Associate who is an aspiring, creative, committed and flexible environmental leader at the beginning of their career. The candidate should be willing to help expand and innovate at a small, but growing organization.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in marine or environmental studies, science, history, or political science, or combined with other majors, minors or concentrations in helpful fields such as African American or Women’s Studies, English, journalism, creative writing, public policy is required. 

Responsibilities:

  • Track proceedings in the House and Senate to help inform RCC’s priorities in the policy agenda; attend legislative hearings, write memos, and send weekly updates to RCC staff regarding relevant issues.
  • Write and publish reports, articles, Op-Eds, policy briefs and papers for the RCC on its issues to include placement in other media outlets, journals, magazines, etc.
  • Speak publicly for the organization through lectures, workshops, rallies, and in the media.
  • Participate in and present to the RCC Campus Network, at RCC conferences, advocacy days, and trainings for RCC Fellows, etc. Work closely under the RCC Director of Policy and Programs to execute events, research, writing, and more.
  • Carry out additional tasks as needed and directed by the President & CEO within RCC’s mission.

Pay is $50,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

The deadline for application is January 31, 2024, or until filled.

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