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Call for applications, Postdoctoral researcher in families and fertility

Applications are invited for a position as a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre on Population Dynamics, McGill University, Québec, Canada, under the supervision of Shelley Clark, James McGill Professor in Sociology and Equity, Ethics and Policy. The appointment will be for one year.

Substantive Focus The position will focus on families and fertility in North America and globally. Research will examine variations in family formation, fertility, health, education and work over the life course and across diverse geographic areas. There will be a particular focus on differences between rural and urban areas.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will primarily entail working collaboratively on Professor Clark’s existing research pertaining to families and fertility in North America as well as assisting in the development of new team projects and grants. These activities include literature reviews, data management, coding, and cleaning, data analysis, drafting papers for publication, presentation of results, and assistance in drafting and coordinating grant applications. The position does not entail any teaching.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. in sociology, demography, social geography, public health, or a related field prior to the expected start date. Prior experience working on families and fertility is preferred, but not required, given sufficient knowledge of one or more of the substantive areas. Candidates must have strong statistical skills, extensive experience working with complex quantitative data, and excellent Stata and/or R programming skills and experience.

Experience working with one or more nationally representative Canadian databases in a Research Data Centre is preferred. Training in basic geographical software is also an asset. Candidates must work well in a collaborative research environment. Excellent ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written, is essential.



Knowledge of French is not required but is an advantage.

Position

Depending on the candidate's availability, the position may begin as early as March 1, but no later than April 30, 2027. Salary is negotiable but expected to be in the range of major federal Canadian funding agencies (CA$60,000‐70,000 per year, plus benefits).

Residence in Montreal is required to facilitate team-oriented work in the Research Data Centres. For more information on the cost of living in Montreal: https://www.numbeo.com/cost‐of‐living/in/Montreal.

Application Process

Applicants should submit via email 1) a letter of interest, 2) a C.V., and 3) one article-length writing sample to Professor Clark ([email protected]) with the email subject heading “Families and Fertility Postdoctoral Researcher”. Applicants should also request that two letters of recommendation be sent directly to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Eligibility is open with respect to citizenship; applicants should note in their cover letter whether they are already authorized to work in Canada (whether through citizenship, permanent residency, or a work visa). Information on applying for a work permit in Canada is available at https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/international/workpermit . Complete information about the status of postdoctoral researcher at McGill is available at https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/fellows .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hiring Unit:

Department of Sociology

Supervisor:

Professor Shelley Clark

Total Hours Per Week:

35

Salary:

$60,000 - $70,000 annually

Position Start Date:

March 1, 2027

Position End Date:

April 30, 2028

Deadline to Apply: November 14, 2026

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University,



you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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