Postdoctoral Position on Climate Change Research in the Himalayas 2026 in Canada | Fully Funded

Overview

The Postdoctoral Position on Climate Change Research in the Himalayas 2026 in Canada offers a fully funded four-year research opportunity at the University of Guelph. Hosted within the Department of Sociology & Anthropology in collaboration with King’s College London and Indian partners, the role centres on ethnographic and qualitative visual research to understand climate change adaptation in Himalayan cold deserts under the ERC-funded 'AdaptAIR' project.

Benefits

• Minimum annual salary of $70,000 CAD.
• Full-time four-year contract with a flexible start date (35 hours per week).
• Extensive fieldwork opportunities in remote Himalayan regions such as Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
• Chances to contribute to high-impact interdisciplinary publications and develop a personal research agenda.

Eligibility

• Hold a PhD (or be near completion) in anthropology, geography, international development, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methods and field research applications.
• Fluency in both English and Hindi, along with prior research experience in Himalayan communities.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Readiness to undertake extended fieldwork in remote mountain locations and work within an international team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must prepare an up-to-date CV and a cover letter that explicitly addresses each essential selection criterion. Your submission should state your nationality, current address, and whether you require visa sponsorship to work in Canada. Application documents should be submitted via email to Dr. Karine Gagné and Suzanne Dodd, or through the official website.

Deadline

The closing date for applications is September 4, 2026.