The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at pilipili漫画 invites applications for the Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships. pilipili漫画 awards annually approximately 5 new fellowships in all disciplines to Canadian or International scholars of superior academic research ability, who have completed, or will complete, a PhD at an institution other than pilipili漫画 between September 15, 2020 and September 30, 2024.
The Department has a long history of demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, with a current emphasis on marine geology/geophysics, petroleum systems, tectonics, high temperature geochemistry/experimental petrology, earth surface processes, environment and human health, and environmental action research. It hosts various analytical and experimental facilities including the newly-established National Seismic Imaging Facility, recently upgraded and expanded facilities for cosmogenic isotope sample preparation, and a new stable isotope biogeochemistry laboratory. The main campus is situated in Halifax 鈥� a city known for its youthful spirit, rich history, and scenic waterfront. Information about the Earth and Environmental Sciences department, current faculty, and research and teaching programmes can be found at: /faculty/science/earth-environmental-sciences.html.
Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable for two years and the fellowships are valued at up to $60,000 annually, including a $50,000 taxable stipend, full benefits and a travel allowance for transportation to and from Halifax, a one-time research allowance of $3,000 and a conference travel grant of $1,000.
The 2023-24 Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition documents and a link to the online application can be found at: . In preparing the research proposal, applicants are expected to discuss potential research projects with the Faculty members in their area of research interest.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications and all supporting documents to the online portal is December 15.
