Seeking Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC); Memorial University; Apply by December 14

[Schwartz, Elizabeth]

Dear colleagues, 

The Department of Political Science at Memorial University seeks applicants with a specialization in Comparative Democratic Resilience in the Global South for the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Program. CERCs are appointed for a (non-renewable) period of eight years in values of $8 million ($1,000,000 per year) or $4 million ($500,000 per year).

While the position description doesn't specifically mention it, we welcome applicants whose focus is on environmental politics or governance.

Applications must be received by December 14, 2025. You can find the full job ad here. 

https://www.mun.ca/political-science/media/production/memorial/academic/faculty-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/political-science/media-library/CERC%20Job%20Ad_13%20Nov%202025.pdf 

ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ, PhD (she/her)
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
Director, Hub for the Study of Local Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador

 

Memorial University
St. John’s, NL, Canada  A1C 5S7
Science Building   |   Room SN 2040
esch...@mun.ca   |   709-864-8303
www.slghub.ca

 

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