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Post-Doctoral Scholar Position: Attention to Cybersecurity in Organizations
Position Title: One-year Post-Doctoral Scholar
Annual Salary: Up to $75,000 plus benefits and vacation
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
Start and end dates: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
Location: Waterloo, ON
Reports to: Dr. W. Alec Cram, Associate Professor
Department: School of Accounting & Finance, University of Waterloo
Education: Must hold a PhD by the appointment start date
Posting closes: Friday, October 30, 2026

Position Summary
The School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo is seeking one post-doctoral
scholar to serve as a researcher in the National Cybersecurity Consortium-funded project focusing
on attention to cybersecurity in organizations. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the
University of Waterloo and based at the School of Accounting & Finance. UW’s School of Accounting and Finance is widely recognized for its research and academic programs. We value academic diversity and offer a collegial and stimulating environment that promotes collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and growth. The School offers eight different programs, including five bachelor degrees, two master degrees, and one Ph.D. degree. The University of Waterloo consistently ranks as a leading comprehensive university in Canada and an innovator in education and research. The campus is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, a one-hour drive from Toronto, a multicultural metropolis and Canada’s financial capital.

This position is open to qualified candidates who are already legally entitled to work in Canada.
The research project is focused on the managerial challenges of directing employee attention
towards the fulfillment of day-to-day cybersecurity responsibilities. Rooted in a human-centric view
of cybersecurity, we seek to understand how fluctuations in employee attention to cybersecurity
responsibilities relate to (in)secure behaviour at work. The phase of the project that the successful
candidate will focus on is a qualitative investigation of cybersecurity professionals (e.g., analysts,
managers, incident responders) to investigate how the volume and complexity of cybersecurity
responsibilities impact employee attention during crises (e.g., cyberattacks).

Job Responsibilities
The post-doctoral scholar will be responsible for the following activities and outputs:
• Helping to plan and oversee the project’s research activities;
• Recruiting research participants;
• Conducting interviews with participants and other data collection activities;
• Contributing to scholarly and practitioner conference papers, journal articles, and teaching
cases;
• Disseminating research findings to academic and practitioner audiences.
No teaching, teaching assistant, or service responsibilities are required for the position.

Accountabilities
• The post-doctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. W. Alec Cram
(https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-accounting-and-finance/profiles/w-alec-cram)

Qualifications
• Candidates must have completed a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline (e.g.,
information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, management science) by the
appointment start date, but not more than 5 years (60 months) prior to the start date.
• Strong understanding of behavioural cybersecurity concepts, including cybersecurity
education/awareness/training, policy compliance, control, insider threats, culture, and
governance are necessary.
• Experience with qualitative research methods, including interviews and the use of NVivo,
will be considered advantageous.

If this position interests you, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, CV, names and
contact information of three references, and one published or working paper in one PDF file to
the W. Alec Cram at wacram@uwaterloo.ca with ‘Cybersecurity Post-Doc’ in the subject line
by Friday, October 30, 2026.

**Due to the anticipated number of applications we will receive, we will only be contacting those
candidates selected for an interview. Please note that AI tools are not used in our application
review process. To ensure a fair and authentic review, all submissions will be assessed by our hiring
team**

Learn more and apply here!

The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University is accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of operations management. The start date is scheduled for August 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates who hold a Ph.D. in a field related to operations management, specifically in data analytics related to operations management or operations research (e.g., revenue management, supply chain management, sustainable operations, big data analytics), as well as Ph.D. students in one of these fields who demonstrate outstanding potential and are expected to complete their degree by December 2027. We are specifically seeking candidates whose research and teaching focus on analytics, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge digital technologies; innovation and entrepreneurship; sustainable development; or equity, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses in data analysis, such as data mining, machine learning or deep learning, predictive analytics, computational programming, and data visualization. They must also be capable of conducting a compelling, cutting-edge research program with significant impact. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of their teaching methods, present a record of research publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals reflecting relevant experience, and show a clear commitment to conducting significant, innovative research in operations management that will be published in reputable management journals such as those listed in the Desautels 22. Above all, we are seeking someone whose expertise lies in data-driven research. We welcome applications from individuals in related disciplines, including statistics, economics, and computer science, provided that their research is largely focused on operations management. The successful candidate will also be expected to work actively with doctoral students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the administration of the department and the Faculty. McGill University is an English-language institution where the majority of teaching and research activities are conducted in English. Proficiency in English is therefore essential for oral and written communication, but knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable. Compensation, teaching load, research funding, and travel support are competitive and determined based on the candidate’s experience.

Application Submission and Deadline
The following documents must be submitted via Workday (in the section designated for the résumé):
• cover letter;
• résumé;
• a statement of your current and future research;
• evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of your teaching methods (if applicable);
• example(s) of scientific articles.

We do not require letters of recommendation at this stage of the process, but reference checks may be conducted at a later date. If you have any questions about the position or the submission of documents, please email juan.serpa@mcgill.ca

All required documents must be submitted no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026, although applications received after this date may still be considered. We will continue the hiring process—which includes reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and arranging campus visits with selected candidates—until the position is filled or we decide to close the search. Selected candidates who are invited to meet with faculty members can expect to be called for an in-person interview in Montreal, health and safety standards permitting. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be authorized to work in Canada and be able to work in Quebec, on the campus where the position is based.

You may address your cover letter to:
Operations Management Recruitment Committee
Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G5, Canada

Application deadline: October 15, 2026.

Learn more and apply here!

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting, Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027 (or negotiable). The successful candidate will be joining a research intensive environment and will be expected to contribute to excellence in research and scholarship through high quality peer reviewed publications in their areas of expertise. Preferred candidates will have their primary research interest in the area of financial accounting and reporting, sustainability reporting, or taxation, along with a desire to teach these subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All research methodologies will be considered with a preference for expertise in judgment and decision making research methods.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or equivalent. Candidates near the completion of their Ph.D. are eligible to apply providing the requirements for the Ph.D. degree will be completed imminently. Possessing a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation will be an asset. Although the Department is seeking an Assistant Professor, exceptionally qualified, experienced and accomplished candidates may also apply. Ranks and salary will be based on academic and professional qualifications, experience and accomplishments of the successful candidate.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit a complete application, which includes the following:
-A cover letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status*;
-A detailed and current curriculum vitae;
-A current working paper from your research;
-A teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available; and
-Three current letters of reference.

*Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only complete applications will be considered.

Questions may be addressed to:
Prof. Regan Schmidt
Department Head, Accounting
E-mail: Acc.Search@edwards.usask.ca

Review of applications will begin in September.

Learn more and apply here!

MacEwan University’s Triffo School of Business is seeking applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Director of the Maria T. Schneider Social Innovation Institute. The position will commence January 1, 2027, or as close to that date as mutually agreed, subject to final budgetary approval. This position will support and build on MacEwan University’s Teaching Greatness: Strategic Vision 2030

The CRC will build on the Triffo School of Business’ strengths in community-driven social innovation, transforming ideas into action and community impact. The successful applicant will receive a full-time, probationary tenure-track position (at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor) and may be rooted in any of the four Departments in the Triffo School of Business. See our website Triffo – MacEwan University for information on the Departments. The successful applicant will also serve as the Director of MacEwan’s Maria T. Schneider Social Innovation Institute. Upon starting the academic appointment, the successful applicant will work with the University to apply for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. For further information relating to a Tier 2 Chair, please click here. In addition to establishing a research program, the workload includes teaching and curriculum development, as well as contributions to university service. The successful applicant will have a reduced teaching load during the CRC appointment.

Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2026.

Learn more and apply here!