KPE Sports Science Post-Doctoral Researcher

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McGill Sports Science Post-Doctoral Researcher Position (full-time)

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Application Guidelines and Requirements

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) at McGill University is accepting applications for a post-doctoral researcher position in human sport performance. The intent of this program is to support research that aims to understand, facilitate, and/or optimize sport performance, with preference for projects advancing endurance sport science. Foundational research projects that have indirect ties to sport will be considered if the applicant/supervisor describes the impact the subsequent projects will have on sport science research.

One (1) post-doctoral researcher position, valued at $50,000*/year for 2 years, will be awarded.

* Plus benefits as per the Postdoc Researcher (unionized) category; for more information, visit: https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/fellows

Requirements

• Be eligible to hold a postdoctoral status at McGill University
  • As such, the candidate must have received a doctoral degree in a related discipline within 5 years of application
  • In Quebec, “Postdoctoral” is a full-time student status and trainee category, and the Government of Quebec stipulates that all postdocs must meet certain eligibility requirements and be registered  on a university student registration system. for further information please visit this website: https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/future-postdocs/eligibility
• Submit the required documents
  • Application form
  • Career CV
  • 2 letters of reference from former or current research supervisors or collaborators
  • Summary of a research project (2 pages, with additional unlimited number of pages for references; Times New Roman 12, 1.5 line spacing, minimum margins 2.54 cm);
  • Statement from proposed supervisor on a) the alignment of the project to the advancement of sports science, and specifically endurance sports (if applicable), b) the alignment with the supervisors’ program of research, c) the resources available to the candidate so they can complete the proposed project (1 page; Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing, minimum margins 2.54 cm).

Deadlines and submission procedures

Deadline to submit an application: June 15th , 2025, 4pm EST

• Submission in Workday: A combined PDF file of all required documents named ‘2025-2027 Sport Science Post-Doctoral Researcher Position Application – ‘Last name of applicant’

Conditions of the position

• Selected candidate must be available upon request to present their research in departmental events such as the Kinesiology and Physical Education graduate seminar series.
• Selected candidate must write a letter-of-thanks within one month of receiving a McGill Sports Science Fellowship. Instructions and format will be communicated at a later time.
• Aside from allocating the majority of this full-time position to research, the selected candidate will also contribute to the creation of sports science-relevant course content based on their field of research, in collaboration with KPE’s leadership. The selected candidate may be recruited by the SASSI director to help in the development of the Institute. The commitment to these responsibilities will not exceed 5% of the position, with the rest (at least 95%) of the full-time position for research.
• The selected candidate must acknowledge the McGill Sports Science Initiative on all presentations and publications on work supported by this position.
• The selected candidate must submit a report at the end of the contract, highlighting achievements (e.g., conference presentations, publications, knowledge mobilization activities).

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria and Weight

1. Quality and Relevance of the research project - Weight: ___ /40

• a) Clarity and conciseness of the research problem
• b) Clarity and consistency between the hypotheses and objectives
• c) Relevance of the methods and analyses
• d) Feasibility (including resources available)
• e) Originality of the project towards the advancement of sport science research
• f) Potential for contribution to advancing endurance sport research.

2. Excellence of academic record - Weight: ___/20

• a) Excellence of academic record: marks, progression, and sustainment
• b) Awards, honours and distinctions

3. Aptitudes and Experiences - Weight___ /40

• a) Publications
• b) Conferences and presentations
• c) Participation in research projects, internship and training

Total score: ___/100

Annual Salary:

(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $45,000.00

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Currie Gymnasium

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-08-01

Position End Date:

2027-07-31

Deadline to Apply:

2025-06-15

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .