Two job postings for government-established Research Chair positions at the University of Waterloo drew attention last week for their specific equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) eligibility requirements.
The posting stated the requirements are meant “to address the underrepresentation of individuals from equity-seeking groups among our Canada Research Chairs, which has been identified through research … to be systemic in nature.”
Included in a list of other academic and professional qualifications, the EDI qualifications of the research chair positions are listed as such:
