physics professor - university

Perimeter Institute; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known research institution in Canada is looking for a Physics professor. This role involves conducting research, advising students on various academic matters, and teaching university subjects. The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate degree and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This position offers competitive salary, healthcare, and retirement benefits, while requiring on-site work only.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Specialization in physics or related disciplines.
• Experience conducting research and advising students.

Responsibilities

• Advise on research matters.
• Conduct seminars and discussion groups.
• Teach university subjects.
• Direct graduate student research programs.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

Judgement

Innovation

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Job description

Job details

Physics professor – university

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Employer details Perimeter Institute

• Location: Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $130,000 to $160,000 annually (to be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Start date: 2026-06-10
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Source: Job Bank #3464025

Languages

English

Education

• Earned doctorate degree
• Artificial intelligence
• Mathematics, general
• Physics, other

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• On site (Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.)

Responsibilities

• Advise on research matters
• Advise students on course and academic matters and career decision
• Conduct research in field of specialization
• Conduct seminars and discussion groups
• Direct research programs of graduate students
• May serve on faculty committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
• Teach one or more university subjects

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Innovation

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-01-02

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