Tenure-track Faculty Position in Astrophysics

Université Laval; Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research funding support

Professional development

Job summary

Université Laval in Québec City invites applications for a tenure-track professor position in astrophysics within the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Optics. The successful candidate will lead an independent research program and contribute to both teaching and service.

Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate excellence in research, with a focus on extragalactic astrophysics and big data.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related field.
• Strong record in astrophysics research and collaboration.
• Experience with extragalactic astrophysics and big data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program and secure external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate physics and astrophysics in French.
• Contribute to departmental and faculty service and outreach.

Skills

Research leadership

Grant writing

Teaching & supervision

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

HPC

Job description

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Astrophysics

General information

A vibrant community in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval is a comprehensive francophone Canadian university recognized for its leadership and its culture of excellence both in teaching and research.

Université Laval invites applications for a tenure-track professor position jointly appointed to the Departmentof Physics, Engineering Physics and Optics. At the job starting date, the chosen candidate will be expected to hold a PhD in Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related field.

Job Description

Université Laval invites applications for a tenure-track or tenure professor position appointed to theDepartment of Physics, Engineering Physics and Optics. The successful candidate will:

• Establish and lead an independent, original, and high-quality research program in astrophysics, encompassing observational and/or theoretical investigations (including numerical simulations) across a broad range of physical scales, wavelength regimes, and instrumental approaches. While outstanding candidates from all areas of astrophysics are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on extragalactic astrophysics, including the formation, evolution, structure, dynamics, and stellar populations of nearby and distant galaxies, the interstellar medium and star formation, active galaxies, galaxy clusters, and cosmology. Expertise in the analysis of detailed astrophysical systems and/or large samples (big data), including the application of machine Learning and artificial intelligence techniques, will be considered an asset.
• Independently pursue and lead a research program that enables the acquisition of external research funding and participation in major national and international research initiatives (e.g., SKA, ALMA, JWST, ELT).
• Participate, according to areas of expertise, in the research activities of:
  • Astrophysics Research Group of Université Laval
  • Quebec Astrophysics Research Centre
  • Institute for Intelligence and Data Science
  • Big Data Research Centre
• Teach physics and astrophysics classes in French to the undergraduate and graduate levels (Université Laval offers various opportunities for learning and improving French language skills during the first three years of employment).
• Participate in the pedagogical and administrative activities of the department and faculty.
• Participate in external university-related activities that contribute to the visibility and reputation of the department, the faculty, and the university.

Workplace
Faculty of science and engineering
Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Optics