Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor – Theoretical Quantum Information or Theoretical Quantum Computation 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks candidates for up to two tenure-track faculty positions in the field of theoretical quantum information or theoretical quantum computation at the rank of assistant professor with an expected start date of 1 July 2025. 

The starting annual salary for these positions ranges from $140,000 to $160,000.

The position requires a minimum of a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

The successful candidates should also have demonstrated research excellence and potential for excellence in teaching.

The successful candidates will create independent, internationally recognized research programs that complement the existing strengths of the department. The successful candidates will also be expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students and provide service within the Department, to the University and to the broader community. 

They will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized.

Location description

The Physics and Astronomy Department is one of the largest and most scientifically diverse in Canada. Our over 60 faculty members and staff are committed to attracting and training outstanding students and conducting forefront research spanning many fields. UBC researchers have ready access to local facilities such as TRIUMF, the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, BC Cancer and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, and carry out research at international facilities, including SNOLAB, CERN, KEK and LIGO. UBC astronomers are involved in major observatories and space missions including ALMA, CHIME, CFHT, Euclid, GBT, Gemini, HST, JWST, and VLA. The Vancouver campus of UBC is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam). Additional information on the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at www.phas.ubc.ca.

UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səlilwətaɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29679/apply and include the following:

• Cover letter describing your expertise and synergy with current groups and researchers at UBC
• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
• Teaching statement describing experience, innovations and philosophy.
• Research statement describing past results and impact and future avenues
• Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.

Arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. The closing date for applications is 14 March 2025.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting our HR Manager, Derek Gagnier at hr@phas.ubc.ca. 

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Publication list
• Diversity Statement
• Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

 

Job Reference # is: 29679
Application deadline: March 14, 2025

Further Info:

https://www.phas.ubc.ca/ Derek Gagnier (604) 822-4210   325-6224 Agricultural Road
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1