[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Solid Earth Materials

[Kyra St-Pierre]

Tenure-track position in Solid Earth Materials

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in a field broadly related to solid Earth petrologic processes. We are looking for a scientist with an outstanding track record for innovative research using experimental, theoretical and field-based investigations of structures and processes in rocks to understand the dynamics of geological systems. We are especially interested in candidates with research interests in igneous and metamorphic minerals and microstructures, or ore geology. Candidates with a research focus in the Arctic and that have a solid foundation in field geology are strongly encouraged to apply. The starting date is July 1, 2024.


Title of the position: Assistant Professor


Duties: The responsibilities include: 1) teach across a broad spectrum of mineralogy or petrology oriented courses; 2) supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD students; 3) develop an externally-funded research program; 4) establish connections with industry and government agencies; and 5) active engagement with the department and faculty by contributing to administrative and academic activities.


Rank and salary: Regular tenure-track academic appointment in the Faculty of Science, with a salary consistent with the collective agreement of the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa. The base salary for assistant professors is $89,622.


Contact information: Dr. David Schneider, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada, 613-562-5773, EESpost at uottawa.ca<mailto:EESpost at uottawa.ca>


Skill requirements:

  *   PhD in Earth Sciences, Geology, or Environmental Sciences
  *   Postdoctoral experience and excellent didactic skills are an asset
  *   Bilingualism: The University of Ottawa is proud to be the largest bilingual (English-French) university in North America and considers bilingualism to be a defining feature of the institution. It is expected that the candidate will be able to function and teach in both official languages by the time of tenure. The University is delighted to offer free training to achieve this aim.  Preference may be given to candidates who are able to teach in French at the time of hiring.


Application procedure: Applications must be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Careers portal: <

https://uottawa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uOttawa_External_Career_Site/job/Ottawa-ON/Assistant-Professor-in-Solid-Earth-Materials_JR6659>. Candidates should include the following in their application:

a cover letter and curriculum vitae

  *   a statement summarizing the proposed research program (2-3 pages)
  *   strategies of the candidate's pedagogical approach to teaching Earth Sciences (2 pages)
  *   a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service (1 page)
  *   names and contact details of three professional references


Application deadline: Review of applications will begin November 29, 2023. Applications received before this date will receive full consideration. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Location of work: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada


Other information:

Analytical laboratories on campus include microbeam (SEM, TEM, EMPA), X-ray (SCXRD, PXRD, XRF, Micro-CT), and geochemical (LA-ICP-MS, ICP-ES, ICP-OES) facilities, Canada’s National AE Lalonde Accelerating Mass Spectrometer Laboratory, and noble gas and stable isotope instrumentation. The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinabé-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada's Capital.


Kyra St. Pierre, Ph.D. (she/her/elle)
Assistant Professor | Professeure adjointe
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Département des sciences de la Terre et de l’environnement
University of Ottawa | Université d’Ottawa
Advanced Research Complex
Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7N9
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