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The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver invites all eligible candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure- stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date no earlier than July 1, 2025.

We are specifically looking for a new colleague working in the broad area of Fluid Mechanics, with interests that may intersect with those of the current fluids group in Mathematics (complex fluids and the applications of fluid mechanics in geophysics, biophysics and engineering). Our fluids group has a blend of skills in analysis, computation and modelling, which could be strengthened or complemented. The group continues to develop its strong record of collaboration with other disciplines across Natural Science and Engineering.

Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent in mathematics or a related discipline; postdoctoral experience is normally expected. Candidates should be a creative, innovative scientist, with demonstrated research accomplishments and evidence of commitment to effective teaching. Candidates must 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.

The expected starting salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.

The Department of Mathematics at UBC is recognized as one of the largest and strongest in Canada, with research strengths across many fields of applied and pure mathematics.

The Department is closely affiliated with the Institute of Applied Mathematics, which provides a program of study, facilities and other resources for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty with interests in applied mathematics from Departments across UBC.

The Department maintains close connections with many other units in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Medicine, and others on campus, through extensive research and teaching activities.

UBC hosts the headquarters of the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Science (pims.math.ca) which supports mathematical research activities locally and across Western Canada.

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 xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted through MathJobs and include the following:

• Cover letter (typically 1-2 pages) briefly describing your expertise and experience.
• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
• Research statement (typically 3-5 pages) describing your work to date and future plans.
• Four confidential letters of reference (signed and dated, on letterhead, with at least one addressing your teaching), submitted directly by the referees.
• Teaching statement (typically 1-2 pages) describing teaching experience, innovation and future plans.
• 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.

The closing date for this position is November 30th, 2024.

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 Centre 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 people with disabilities).