Postdoc Fellowship in Canada 2022 – VISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship
Designation/Position- VISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship
York University, Canada invites application for VISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship from eligible and interested candidates
About- Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) is a collaborative research program funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF, 2016-2023) that builds on York’s world-class interdisciplinary research in biological and computer vision. VISTA spans five York faculties (Health, Engineering, Science, Arts Media Performance & Design; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies), five research centers (including the Centre for Vision Research), and over 50 partners in the international research community and non-academic sectors such as healthcare and industry. VISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fellowships will be awarded competitively based on the strength of the candidate, the strength of the research proposal, and fit with the goals of the VISTA program. Distinguished Fellowships will be awarded competitively to the very best candidates, (nationally or internationally), provided they have met the additional standards for excellence expected of the program.
Key Summary
- Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) is a collaborative research program funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF, 2016-2023)
- It builds on York’s world-class interdisciplinary research in biological and computer vision.
- Distinguished Fellowships will be awarded competitively to the very best candidates, (nationally or internationally), provided they have met the additional standards for excellence expected of the program.
- To be eligible to apply:Your application must be supported by a VISTA Core or Associate Member who would become your supervisor.
- A PhD or equivalent degree must be completed by the start date;.
- You must accept an offer with a start date:o April deadline: No earlier than July 1 and no later than December 1;o September deadline: no earlier than September 1 and later than July1; ando July deadline: No earlier than August 1 and earlier than October 1;.
- Applicants to the Distinguished award are required to include a letter of support from the Proposed Supervisor in their application (5 pages maximum)
Research/Job Area- Health, Engineering, Science, Arts Media Performance & Design; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Location- York University, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification–
The VISTA Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship will provide financial support to the highest calibre applicants. These may be awarded to individuals with PhDs from other national or international institutions, doing postdoctoral research that is aligned with the VISTA program under the supervision of a VISTA core member. Evidence of excellence in their field may include publications in high impact venues, best paper awards, or other measures of recognition and achievement.
Applicants to the Distinguished award are required to include a letter of support from the Proposed Supervisor in their application (5 pages maximum). Supervisors must:
- Describe the significance of the applicant’s research contributions and proposed research as it pertains to the VISTA mandate.
- Describe the fit between the research interests/background of the supervisor and the applicant, and the anticipated mutual benefits.
- Provide specifics about how the proposed research complements the supervisor’s ongoing projects or new research directions in the context of VISTA.
- Describe the supervisor’s commitment to the applicant’s professional leadership development, clearly indicating the resources and/or mentoring activities that they will provide to support career development.
- Consider the level of excellence similar to what is expected of other highly competitive programs (e.g. Banting PDF) and the applicant should demonstrate evidence of such excellence in their academic CV.
To be eligible to apply:
- Your application must be supported by a VISTA Core or Associate Member who would become your supervisor.
- A PhD or equivalent degree must be completed by the start date;
- Postdoctoral Fellows who hold an external award (e.g. NSERC) at York, and who have previously held a VISTA Postdoctoral Award, are eligible to apply for a one year extension from VISTA during the final year of their award;
- Postdoctoral candidates who are employed at York University under the category of ‘Postdoctoral Visitor’ are only eligible to apply to VISTA during their first 6 months of employment (or until the first available VISTA Postdoctoral Award application deadline, whichever comes first);
- VISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship or Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants may NOT apply to work within the same research environment (i.e. institution or supervisor) where they completed their PhD.
- You must accept an offer with a start date:
o April deadline: No earlier than July 1 and no later than December 1;
o September deadline: No earlier than December 1 and no later than July1;
- You must conduct research in the vision sciences that is aligned with the VISTA program.
Program of Study Eligibility
The research should contribute to VISTA’s mandate, which is to support fundamental and applied vision research that combines biological and computational perspectives and has translational potential for health, industry, or other applications.
Job/Position Description-
VISTA will support interdisciplinary training programs across its core fields and will support training opportunities with partners in industry and public service that will enhance the postdoctoral experience. The selection process and post-award administration are carried out by the VISTA Training Committee and the VISTA Administrative Staff in collaboration with the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University. Following review of the eligibility criteria, and confirmation of a VISTA core member supervisor, applicants should submit their application to applyvista@yorku.ca by the application deadline.
| Fellowship Minimum $55,000/year + benefits for up to 24 months+ Annual research allowance $7,500+ Annual networking allowance $1,000 | Distinguished Fellowship Minimum $70,000/year + benefits for up to 24 months+ Annual research allowance $7,500+ Annual networking allowance $1,000 |
Expectations of successful applicants
- Meet annually to discuss progress with your VISTA committee
- Submit an annual progress report
- Present progress annually at the VISTA research retreat
- Apply for external funding (e.g. CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
How to Apply-
All applicants must:
- Identify and confirm a VISTA Core Member as your supervisor. VISTA Associate Members are eligible as co-supervisors with a Core Member.
- Email the following completed forms and documents to applyvista@yorku.ca:
- Application form.
- One-page summary of proposed research.
- Voluntary self-identification survey.
- Postdoctoral Supervisor Form.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Two Letters of Reference.
- Note that letters should be sent directly from Referees to applyvista@yorku.ca.
- A letter of support provided by the proposed/current supervisor.
- Use the application checklist to ensure your package is complete.
Last Date for Apply– 13 May 2022
Application deadlines:
Spring: Friday, May 13th, 2022
Fall: TBA
Applications must be submitted by the deadline to applyvista@yorku.ca.
Acceptance and declines of offers: Applicants will have 21 days from the date of each offer of award to accept or decline. Replies can be sent to applyvista@yorku.ca. The status of offers not accepted or declined within the 21 days will automatically be considered Declined.
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