Job Description

This postdoctoral fellowship is a two-year appointment (with an option for third) and is open to racialized women (including trans and non-binary women and cisgender women) who have earned a PhD (or equivalent) within the past two years.This fellowship, supported by Ocean Nexus and the Nippon Foundation, represents a collaboration between the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Panama).Ocean Nexus ( ) is an international research network designed to establish social equity as the central goal of ocean governance. Guided by the principles of anti-racism, anti-patriarchy and anti-coloniality, we connect scholars worldwide to share stories from historically marginalized perspectives. Researching intersections of systemic inequities grounded in historical and geographical contexts, we aim to hold those in power accountable by (1) recognizing injustice and inequities central to ocean issues through rigorous analyses and critical inquiries; (2) recovering people who are confronted with harm and failures of existing governance structures and social systems; (3) resisting engagement with narratives that fail to explicitly confront inequities; and (4) reversing the systems and policies that perpetuate inequity through disruptive actions and discourses.The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI ) is a standard-setting global platform for groundbreaking research on tropical forest and marine ecosystems, with the purpose of increasing and sharing knowledge about the past, present and future of tropical systems and human welfare.The fellow will be joining Dr. Wilf Swartz in the Marine Affairs Program, in further collaborations with researchers of Ocean Nexus and STRI.The successful candidate will develop and execute field-based research on themes related to blue economy and just transition, applying anti-racist, anti-patriarchy and/or anti-colonial perspectives in their work. Priority experience with qualitative and quantitative analyses and extensive fieldwork are essential and an ability to conceptualize equity within their research framework and understanding of policy analysis are also highly desirable. Field experience in the Central America or the Caribbean would be beneficial.The fellow will have opportunities to develop their own research agenda within the Ocean Nexus research framework. They will be provided with various leadership training programs, both through Ocean Nexus and STRI, and opportunities to expand their own professional networks via engagement with various international and regional policy platforms.
Qualifications/Requirements of PositionTo be considered for this position, please compile and submit the following:

• Cover letter briefly describing your interest in this post-doctoral position, your qualifications, and your professional goals;
• Current resume or CV;
• A proposal summarizing three potential research ideas (maximum 1000 words);
• Three names and contact information for references. At least one reference must be an academic reference from your doctoral dissertation committee. Letters of reference will be requested for short-listed candidates.
• A recent lead-authored writing sample.

Applications will be considered from August 1, 2024, until the position is filled.Please apply directly through this PeopleAdmin posting. Inquiries can be made to .
Salary Range/Pay Rate $70,000 per year
Additional InformationDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment 2 years, anticipated start date of January 1, 2025
Open Date
Close Date 07/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Cover Letter

• R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Statement
• Sample Publication(s)
• List of referees

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