TELUS Postdoctoral Fellowship

TELUS is a dynamic, world-leading communications and information technology company with $16 billion in annual revenue and 15.2 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video and security, healthcare and agriculture. TELUS believes that reliable and affordable internet and digital services can make an important contribution to economic, social, educational, health and democratic inclusion in Canada. TELUS is committed to overcoming digital divides and helping Canadians access reliable and affordable internet. Thee post-doc is intended to support excellence and advance emerging policy thinking in areas of telecommunications policy that can help advance these commitments.

Describe the project.:

The TELUS Postdoctoral Fellowship, in partnership with Mitacs, provides an opportunity for early-career scholars to shape Canadian policy for the next generation of telecommunications technologies. The fellowship provides two years of funding – valued at C$75,000 per year – and a 2-year placement with TELUS Communications to facilitate the Fellow’s research activities, cultivate their business skillset, and provide an interface with Government and key stakeholders. TELUS invites research proposals focusing upon spectrum policy, 5G policy, and other contemporary issues in Canadian telecommunications policy from ambitious candidates who are passionate about the role of telecommunications in improving the lives of Canadians.

Overview

Project type: Research

Desired discipline(s): Engineering - computer / electrical, Engineering, Computer science, Mathematical Sciences, Finance, Business, Social Sciences & Humanities, Economics, Journalism / Media studies and communication, Law, Political science, Public administration, Sociology

Company: TELUS Communications

Project Length: Longer than 1 year

Preferred start date: 02/01/2022

Language requirement: English

Location(s): Ottawa, ON, Canada

No. of positions: 1-2

Desired education level: PhDPostdoctoral fellow

Open to applicants registered at an institution outside of Canada: Yes

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and execute substantial research projects on contemporary telecommunications policy
Publish research in academic journals, conference proceedings, and policy magazines
Perform detailed and comprehensive jurisdictional, technological, and literature reviews to assist in shaping Canadian telecommunications policy
Effectively summarize and present research findings at internal and external meetings to non-experts
Liaise with experts within TELUS, Government officials, and key stakeholders
Collaborate with the broader policy team at TELUS

Required expertise/skills:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. granted within the last 5 years with a focus in economics, law, engineering, technology policy or a related field

• Strong evaluative and analytical skills demonstrated by an exemplary academic record

• Evidenced capacity to convey complex research findings to a variety of stakeholders

• A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• A demonstrated interest in telecommunications, public policy, and research

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. focusing specifically on telecommunications policy

• Knowledge of Canadian telecommunications and Canadian regulatory frameworks

• Prior private or public sector experience

• Experience in policy advocacy