Position Details
Position Title: Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Faculty of Medicine

Posting Number: PTAP3379P

Department/Unit: Medical Research Development Office

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
Dr. Donald Hill, a Dalhousie alumnus with a distinguished career in business, medicine and research, created three prestigious postdoctoral fellowships in 2018 in Medicine, Computer Science (in collaboration with Engineering) and Arts & Social Sciences. The fellowships accelerate the careers of recent doctoral graduates engaged in leading‑edge research. Fellows are expected to develop interdisciplinary skills, integrating diverse disciplines, knowledge and cultures to recognize and solve emerging challenges. The intent is not to provide definitive answers, but to become skilled at framing challenges and inventing different vehicles and methodologies to seek comprehensive solutions.

Position Summary
Dalhousie University seeks a Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellow. Candidates should have a strong research record in their field, research interests aligning with ongoing initiatives in the Faculty of Medicine, and a demonstrable interest in the broader societal impact of emerging technology. The Fellow will work with Fellows from Computer Science and Arts & Social Sciences while conducting full‑time research.

Eligibility Requirements

PhD completed within the last three years, or expected to complete before the fellowship start.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident.





Written support from a supervisor whose primary appointment is in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie.

Evaluation Criteria

Research excellence and leadership in the research domain (40%)

Quality of the applicant’s proposed research program (40%)

Supervisor’s commitment, synergy with institutional strategic priorities, and alignment with Fellowship objectives (20%)

Required Documents

CV in CIHR Biosketch CV or Tri-Agency Narrative CV format.

Cover letter.

Letter of support from the applicant’s proposed supervisor (append to Cover Letter).

Proof of completion date for PhD (transcripts or official documentation).

Research proposal up to 3 pages plus a one‑page summary outlining the applicant’s interest in the societal impact of technology and any relevant activities.

Contact information for two references.

Salary Range/Pay Rate
$70,000 (inclusive of perks).

Additional Information
Dalhousie University commits to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent, members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. The University follows an Employment Equity Policy and provides accommodation support. For more information, see Employment Equity and Accommodation Policy.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment: Three years, anticipated start January 2, 2027 or earlier.

Open Date: 06/12/2026

Close Date: 07/24/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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📌 Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Faculty of Medicine (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Nova Scotia