University of Toronto: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
JOB POSTING – Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Public History Lab at The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow to support Professor Timothy Snyder and the Public History Engagement Project.
Area of Research: Democratic Institutions, Public Engagement, American History
Application Deadline: February 23, 2026
Description of Duties: To conduct research related to democratic institutions and to past and/or current strategies for strengthening those. This work will be part of Professor Timothy Snyder’s Public History Engagement project, which is the umbrella for his democracy-focused research, writing and engagement. The project aims to (i) support the creation of evidence-based research and writing that will protect and sustain democratic institutions in the face of current challenges to those structures; (ii) develop a network of policy-makers, organizations, and other stakeholders to encourage engagement and facilitate meaningful pro-democratic coalition building; and (iii) ensure that this research and writing and these networks are shared strategically and widely.
This postdoctoral fellowship will allow the incumbent to spend half of their time on their own research and half of their time supporting the work of the Public History Engagement project. Their primary responsibilities will include conducting quantitative and qualitative research and writing up findings related to a variety of fields and sectors for use by the project.
The ideal candidate will be able to produce high-quality sectoral scans of a wide range of topics and areas and be motivated by conducting research that is responsive to current events and used by high-level policymakers. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience writing for a variety of audiences and sharing findings in accessible, public-facing platforms.