Simon and Ethel Flegg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
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 1 September 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.
Research and Teaching Expectations
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.
Benefits and Salary
Questions about the Flegg Postdoctoral Fellowship should be directed to Professor Ula Madej‐Krupitski: ula.madej-krupitski@mcgill.ca.
- The annual stipend for the Flegg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is $58,000CAD, plus health benefits.
- Fellows can apply for additional research and travel support.
- Annual Salary: $57,557.25
Eligibility and Requirements
- Applicants must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent.
- The selected candidate must have their PhD in hand by 1 July 2027.
- Work in Montreal; local residence required.
- English language required; French language ability or commitment appreciated.
Application Deadline
Deadline to Apply: 8 December 2026
Employment Information
Location: Leacock Building, Montreal, Québec, Canada
Hours per week: 35 (Full time)
Position Start Date: 23 October 2026
Position End Date: 31 August 2028
Supervisor: Associate Professor
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: accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
Additional Information
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world's great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research.
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