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The Department of Jewish Studies at McGill University invites applications for the Simon and Ethel Flegg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Montreal. The one-year postdoctoral fellowship will begin on September 1, 2027. Candidates should specialize in the pre-modern period and complement existing strengths in the department. The department will give special consideration to candidates with a strong emerging record of research and a demonstrated commitment to teaching.

Alongside an original research agenda, the Flegg fellow will make an active contribution to Jewish Studies at McGill, including through building intellectual community among faculty and students. The selected candidate must also agree to take up local residence in Montreal during the academic year for the tenure of their fellowship. The Flegg fellow may have the opportunity to teach one undergraduate course as a course lecturer in their area of specialization. Course lecturer contracts are subject to the terms of the MCLIU collective agreement. The fellow will also deliver a public lecture.

The annual stipend for the Flegg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is $58,000 CAD, plus health benefits. Fellows can apply for additional research and travel support.

Applicants must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent. The selected candidate must have their PhD in hand by July 1, 2027.

Questions about the Flegg Postdoctoral Fellowship should be directed to Professor Ula Madej-Krupitski: [email protected].

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications must be received through the Workday portal by December 8, 2026. Applicants should include:

1) a statement of interest detailing the proposed research project;

2) a current curriculum vitae;

4) a copy of the doctoral diploma or a letter from the Department Chair specifying the defense date;

5) a teaching statement with two proposed courses likely to attract a large and diverse group of McGill undergraduate students;

6) a writing sample;

7) full contact information for two individuals who have agreed to write letters supporting your application and who can speak to competence in teaching. Please note that letters of recommendations are only required for shortlisted candidates. Referees will be contacted through Workday and asked to upload their reference letters there.

All required documents should be combined into a single PDF file.

LANGUAGE

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.  In addition, McGill University is located in the Province of Québec, where the official language is French. As a consequence, existing French language ability, and/or the commitment to attain and maintain French competency, are considered assets.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

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, this email.