APPLY NOW: The Ingenium Postdoctoral Fellowship in Documenting Energy Transitions

The Ingenium Postdoctoral Fellowship in Documenting Energy Transitions

Research:        Energy Transition and Society, Museum Studies, Community

Duration:         One year

Start Date:      January 1, 2025, or negotiable

Salary:             $50,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package

The Energy Stories Lab at the University of Calgary and Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher for one year to work on projects related to documenting energy transition and community change in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Northern Alberta).

Job Description:

The postdoctoral researcher will be affiliated with the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, and will collaborate with the Energy Stories Lab (https://www.energystorieslab.ca/) and the Ingenium Research Institute (https://ingeniumcanada.org/centre/the-ingenium-research-institute) to develop new lines of research related to current projects on energy transition, community experiences, and understandings of the past and present in northern Alberta, specifically through the “Stories and Lives of Abasand” project: (click here for more info).

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to work with northern Alberta communities on oral history work related to Abasand, community engagement, archival research and/or digital storytelling (including audio and video creation). Postdoctoral fellows will be expected to participate in the work of collection development with Ingenium, and should possess a keen interest in contemporary ethical museological practices. The post-doctoral researcher will be based primarily out of Calgary and northern Alberta, with occasional trips to Ottawa, Ontario. The post-doctoral researcher, once selected, will have the opportunity to apply competitively for the University of Calgary Eyes High Post-Doctoral Matching Fund Program, which will secure an additional $25,000 for this position.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a PhD, or expect to receive a PhD before the start of the appointment, in Museum Studies, Anthropology, History, Indigenous Studies, Heritage Studies, or related disciplines. Applicants must have experience with community-based research.

In addition to above requirements, candidates should have:

·       previous experience doing one or more of the following: museum/curatorial work, different forms of community engagement, digital storytelling, visual anthropology/filmmaking, and digital heritage;

·       Strong written communication skills, preferably demonstrated in writing of peer-review publications and/or creative works and/or exhibition catalogues;

·       Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary group involving students and faculty from a range of backgrounds, as well as community collaborators and partners;

·       Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders;

·       Efficient organizational and time management skills in setting priorities and accomplishing tasks within deadlines.

Application Details:

Please email your application as a single pdf document via email to: energystorieslab@ucalgary.ca

All applications must include:

·       Statement of Interest (maximum 2 pages) summarizing your relevant experience, career goals and description of how postdoctoral training would contribute to these goals;

·       Curriculum Vitae;

·       Writing Sample (published or unpublished, approximate 15-20 pages) that best exemplifies your scholarly work;

·       If applicable, the candidate may submit a portfolio;

·       Contact information for 2 referees who are familiar with your scholarly work.

Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2024 and continue until filled. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply. For any questions about the position, please email: energystorieslab@ucalgary.ca