CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Postdoctoral internship at ESG UQAM’s Research Chair in Intergenerational Economics

Professors Marie Connolly and Raquel Fonseca, co-chairholders of the Research Chair in Intergenerational Economics at UQAM’s School of Management (ESG UQAM), Université du Québec à Montréal, are looking for someone to fill a postdoctoral research position to work on projects dealing with intergenerational economic issues.

Regarding the position

This postdoctoral internship adheres to the work of the Research Chair in Intergenerational Economics. The mission of the Chair is to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and to offer society and decision-makers insightful analyses on intergenerational economic issues linked to human capital, such as inequalities and skills, as well as issues related to demographic change and the evolution of the labour market.

The successful candidate will conduct research that may fall within one or more of the Chair’s research areas, namely:

  • Inequality and Poverty;
  • Labour Market and Transitions;

Specific projects will be determined collaboratively with co-chairholders Marie Connolly and Raquel Fonseca. The successful candidate will benefit from the guidance of the co-chairholders as well as the advantages of accessing their network at UQAM and in Montréal. They will participate in the writing of scientific papers.

Profile of the ideal candidate:

  • D. holder in economics, earned within five years prior to taking up the position,
  • Has published scientific papers on at least one of the research topics related to the general research program,
  • Possesses advanced oral and written skills in French and/or English,
  • Possesses advanced skills in econometrics and programming.

Our offer:

  • The start date is flexible. The successful candidate could begin as early as mid-March 2026 but no later than August 2026.
  • Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 CAD per year (with benefits), full-time on-site position at UQAM, with shared office provided.
  • Duration of 1 year.
  • Affiliation with the Research Chair in Intergenerational Economics and access to the social benefits of the Université du Québec à Montréal.

To submit your application:

The application file must include the following elements:

  • Cover letter (1 page),
  • CV,
  • Transcript of graduate studies,
  • Names and email addresses of two references.

Please send your application electronically to the attention of Lee Boyle at the following address:

creei@uqam.ca before February 15, 2026.

Marie Connolly and Raquel Fonseca

Professors, Department of Economics

Co-chairholders, Research Chair in Intergenerational Economics

UQAM’s School of Management (ESG UQAM), Université du Québec à Montréal