Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in U-Pb Geochronology

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia (UBC) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in U-Pb Geochronology within EOAS. The successful candidate will develop a robust, externally funded program, supervise students, and teach across Earth sciences while leveraging PCIGR/EMXDF facilities and collaborating with internal and external partners.

We seek innovative researchers with a strong publication record, a promising research vision, and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within a

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth Sciences or closely related field by appointment.
• Strong record of research productivity and potential for externally funded program.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Earth sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an internationally recognized, externally funded geochronology program.
• Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; contribute to EOAS curriculum.
• Support PCIGR, EMXDF, and MDRU infrastructure and activities.
• Engage in service to department, university, and external partners.

Skills

Mentoring students

Teaching

Collaboration

Grant writing

Communication

Equity & inclusion

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences

Tools

Laser Ablation ICP-MS

CA-TIMS

EPMA

SEM-EDS

Job description

Assistant Professor,Tenure Track,in U-Pb Geochronology

Position Description

The Department of Earth, Oceanand Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS; www.eoas.ubc.ca )in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia (UBC) seekscandidates for an Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in U-Pb Geochronology,with an expected start date of July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, and a salary within the range of $140,000-$150,000 per annum.

We seek an innovative geochronologistwith expertise in developing and applying high-precision U-Pb petrochronologicalmethods to fundamental questions in the solid Earth sciences. Candidatesapplying geochronological approaches to problems across the full breadth ofhard-rock geology are welcome, including deep-time crustal evolution, tectonictempos, igneous and metamorphic systems, ore deposit genesis, and planetarydifferentiation. The successful candidate is expected to leverage thedepartment’s world‑class analytical infrastructure and capitalize on existingdepartmental strengths in tectonics, orebody knowledge, geophysics, andgeochemistry. We welcome and expect anopenness to research collaboration within and beyond the department and UBC.

The successful candidate willhave a Ph.D. in Earth Science or a related discipline at the time ofappointment and will have made, or show promise of making, impactful petrochronologicalcontributions to our understanding of the rates and timing of solid-Earth processes.Candidates should possess a strong record of research productivity commensuratewith their experience and be able to communicate a clear research vision. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to develop a robust, externally fundedand internationally recognized research program, successfully supervisegraduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and teach undergraduate andgraduate courses in the Earth sciences. Although werecognize that candidates may have varying levels of teaching experience, awillingness to engage in active learning strategies and innovative teaching atthe undergraduate level is expected . They will have a strong commitmentto equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all,particularly those who are historically, persistently, or systemicallymarginalized.

About EOAS and UBC

EOAS is Canada's largest andhighest-ranked Earth Sciences department, ranked 13th globally in the latest QSWorld University Rankings. It offers a uniquely interdisciplinary environmentwith internationally recognized excellence in research, innovative teaching,and experiential learning spanning the full breadth of Earth, ocean, andatmospheric sciences. EOAS fosters a vibrant, collaborative community thatbrings together expertise in geology, geophysics, oceanography, atmosphericscience, hydrogeology, geological engineering, and environmental science toadvance understanding of the Earth system and address complex challengesrelated to natural resources, natural hazards, climate, and the environment.

UBC’s campuses are located onthe 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 Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh(TsleilWaututh) Nations, and within one of the world’s great natural laboratories. Directaccess to the North American Cordillera, including active volcanic arcs, deeplyexhumed metamorphic complexes, Precambrian cratons, and world-class mineraldistricts, provides exceptional opportunities for field-based research andexperiential learning. Vancouver is a global centre for mineral exploration,with a long history of collaboration between industry and UBC, particularlythrough the EOAS-hosted Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU). Consistentlyranked among the world's most livable cities, Vancouver also offersunparalleled access to mountains, the ocean, and a vibrant, culturally diverseurban environment.

Analytical Facilities

The successful candidate will beexpected to leverage core analytical facilities hosted within EOAS in supportof their research and teaching activities:

• Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR): A flagship facility for isotope geochemistry and geochronology with an extensive suite of instrumentation and experienced technical leadership. Capabilities include single zircon dating via both laser ablation ICP-MS and chemicalabrasion–thermal ionization mass spectrometry (CA-TIMS, equipped with a fullsuite of 10 13 resistors); dedicated class-100 clean laboratories to enable ultra-low blank Pb work (<0.2 pg Pb blanks); and a recently installedtriple-quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-MS/MS).
• Electron Microbeam and X-ray Diffraction Facility (EMXDF): A state-of-the-art facility for micro-analytical characterizationof geological and materials samples, featuring scanning electron microscopy(SEM) with EDS capabilities, electron microprobe (EPMA), X-ray diffraction(XRD), and cathodoluminescence imaging.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will beexpected to:

• Develop and sustain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in geochronology with strong integration of mineralogy and petrology;
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers;
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, as well as broader courses within the EOAS curriculum;
• Help sustain and continue to develop PCIGR, including its infrastructure and technical team;
• Engage in departmental, university, and professional service activities;
• Work collaboratively with EOAS faculty and research units (e.g. PCIGR, EMXDF and MDRU (Mineral Deposit Research Unit)), the broader UBC community, and with external partners, including industry, government, and Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• PhD in Earth Sciences or a closely related field,completed by the time of appointment;
• Research focus including igneous and/or metamorphic processes;
• Evidence of excellence in the field of U-Pb geochronology via, for example, method development, technical papers, conferencecontributions;
• A strong record of research productivity commensuratewith career stage, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications;
• Demonstrated ability to attract external researchfunding, or clear potential to do so;
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence inteaching and student supervision;
• A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry andgeochronological techniques;
• Expertise in electron microbeam techniques (EPMA,SEM-EDS);
• Postdoctoral research experience.

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.

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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 HazelEvangelista at email: [e-mail].