Provost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Postdoctoral Scholars

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Provost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Postdoctoral Scholars

The Provost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Postdoctoral Scholars will contribute to the reduction of barriers for Black and Indigenous scholars in a supportive environment that fosters inclusivity, a sense of belonging, and a culture of engagement.

The Program directly supports Waterloo’s strategic plan to strengthen sustainable and diverse communities. More specifically, the Program advances Indigenous initiatives and promotes a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all, improving the representation, participation, and engagement of equity-deserving groups within our community.

The Provost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Postdoctoral Scholars invites applications for the inaugural award, which provides successful candidates with annual support that includes a salary of $70,000 plus a benefits package. The scholars will also receive a one-time research fund of $5,000 at the time of their appointment. The value of the support demonstrates the importance of and commitment to building diverse communities at Waterloo. The term of the appointment is 2 years.

Why consider a postdoc position at Waterloo?

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Waterloo are a vital component in supporting the overall intellectual strength of our institution. They play an active role in planning for and carrying out Waterloo’s research programs, build alliances and intellectual bridges to other institutions and provide mentorship to our students. In return, Waterloo offers postdoctoral scholars a supportive infrastructure and mechanisms for advancing their goals.

Successful scholars will:

• Access resources and contribute to the efficacy from the Office of Indigenous Relations and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-racism (EDI-R).
• Advance the research agenda that is transformative and of societal importance.
• Contribute to, and benefit from, an evolving community of scholars whose diversity of perspectives and lived experiences contribute to a more inclusive, and enlightened, University community.
• Explore new opportunities for application of research and commercialization, leading to new entrepreneurial ventures.
• Receive mentorship from University of Waterloo’s exceptional researchers and industry leaders.
• Play an active role as mentors to students and young scholars.