To initiate the process for a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Ottawa, identify and contact a professor in your area of interest to inquire about postdoctoral opportunities and the possibility of supervising your research.

To identify potential research supervisors whose research activities may be of interest to you:

• Visit the websites of individual faculties and academic units, where you can usually find a list of faculty members and their research areas.
• Consult the UniWeb page where you will find the University's clusters of research interests including a list of researchers and professors.

Once you and a research supervisor have reached an agreement, you may proceed with the registration process at the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

1. Complete a Postdoctoral Registration form with the help of your research supervisor.

2. Send the documents below by email to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at [email protected].

• A duly completed Postdoctoral Registration form with all necessary signatures (please send us the original pdf of the registration form with editable fields);
• Proof of remuneration (only required if you have obtained external funding);
• Proof you hold a PhD degree;
• Your resume (if you have previously done any postdoctoral fellowships with the University of Ottawa or another university, your resume must indicate the exact start and end dates);

3. The Office of the Vice-Provost of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will notify you by email of the decision of your registration within 5 business days.

4. As per Policy 123, if you are receiving funding from the University of Ottawa, Human Resources will then send you an official employment offer.

1. Complete a Postdoctoral Registration form with the help of your research supervisor.

2. Send the documents below by email to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at [email protected].

• A duly completed Postdoctoral Registration form with all necessary signatures (please send us the original pdf of the registration form with editable fields);
• A proof of remuneration (only required if you have obtained external funding);

3. The Office of the Vice-Provost of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will notify you by email of the decision of your registration within 5 business days.

4. As per Policy 123, if you are receiving funding from the University of Ottawa, Human Resources will then send you an official employment offer.

You can obtain a Postdoctoral Fellowship Testimonial, signed by Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, that confirms you have successfully completed your postdoctoral appointment at the University of Ottawa. To obtain this testimonial, submit a completed Postdoctoral Certificate Request form signed by your research supervisor to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Upon receipt of a recommendation from your supervisor, the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will issue you a Postdoctoral Fellowship Testimonial.

To initiate the process for a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Ottawa, identify and contact a professor in your area of interest to inquire about postdoctoral opportunities and the possibility of supervising your research.

To identify potential research supervisors whose research activities may be of interest to you:

• Visit the websites of individual faculties and academic units, where you can usually find a list of faculty members and their research areas.
• Consult the UniWeb page where you will find the University's clusters of research interests including a list of researchers and professors.

Once you and a research supervisor have reached an agreement, you may proceed with the registration process at the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Upon your arrival

Upon arrival in Canada, apply for a social insurance number (SIN) at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, located at 300 Laurier Avenue West, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario (+1 613 990 5100). Be sure you receive a letter confirming you have applied for a SIN as you will be required to provide this confirmation to the University of Ottawa’s Human Resources if you are to receive funding from the University.

Registration

1. Complete a Postdoctoral Registration form with the help of your research supervisor.

2. Send the documents below by email to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies a [email protected].

• A duly completed Postdoctoral Registration form (please send us the original pdf of the registration form with editable fields);
• A proof of remuneration (only required if you have obtained external funding);
• A proof that you hold a PhD degree;
• Your resume (if you have previously done any postdoctoral fellowships with the University of Ottawa or another university, your resume must indicate the exact start and end dates);
• A copy of the information page of your passport;
• A copy of your current work permit (only required if you already have one);

3. The Office of the Vice-Provost of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will notify you by email of the decision of your registration within 5 business days.

4. As per Policy 123, if you are receiving funding from the University of Ottawa, Human Resources will then send you an official employment offer.

Health Insurance

International postdoctoral fellows, Canadians returning from abroad, and new Canadian residents who are not yet covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (or the plan in effect in their province of residence) and have a contract of employment or service with the University must enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). For additional information, please consult Human Resources web page.

1. Complete a Postdoctoral Registration form with the help of your research supervisor.

2. Send the documents below by email to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at [email protected].

• A duly completed Postdoctoral Registration form with all necessary signatures (please send us the original pdf of the registration form with editable fields);
• A proof of remuneration (only required if you have obtained external funding);
• A copy of the information page of your passport;
• A copy of your current work permit (only required if you already have one).

3. The Office of the Vice-Provost of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will notify you by email of the decision of your registration within 5 business days.

4. As per Policy 123, if you are receiving funding from the University of Ottawa, Human Resources will then send you an official employment offer.

You can obtain a Postdoctoral Fellowship Testimonial, signed by Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, that confirms you have successfully completed your postdoctoral appointment at the University of Ottawa. To obtain this testimonial, submit a completed Postdoctoral Certificate Request form signed by your research supervisor to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Upon receipt of a recommendation from your supervisor, the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will issue you a Postdoctoral Fellowship Testimonial.