Tenure-track position in Hydrogeology/Hydrology

Earthsciweek; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in hydrogeology or hydrology. The position seeks a bilingual scientist with an outstanding research record and potential for leadership in northern Canada, climate change impacts, or carbon mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities include teaching in both official languages, supervising students, developing an externally-funded program, and collaborating with industry and government.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Postdoctoral experience is required or strongly encouraged.
• Active knowledge of French and ability to work in both official languages.
• Excellent didactic skills are an asset.
• Provide a 2-3 page research program and a teaching approach including AI in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach hydrogeology (French) and hydrology (French and English).
• Supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students.
• Develop an externally-funded research program.
• Establish links with industry and government agencies.
• Contribute to administrative and academic activities within the department.

Skills

Bilingual English-French

Modelling

Remote Sensing

Machine Learning

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

University of Ottawa

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in hydrogeology or hydrology. We seek a bilingual (French/English) scientist with an outstanding track record for innovative research in hydrogeology and/or hydrology with possible emphasis on northern Canada or impacts from climate change, resource development or carbon mitigation strategies. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse skill sets as applied to hydro(geo)logical problems. These skill sets may include modelling, remote sensing and/or machine learning. Candidates are encouraged to indicate if they, or their collaborators would leverage existing analytical infrastructure (see below). The suggested start date is July 1, 2026.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. Appointment at a higher rank is subject to budgetary approval.

Duties: The responsibilities include:

• teaching hydrogeology (French) and hydrology (French and English);
• supervising BSc, MSc and PhD students;
• developing an externally-funded research program;
• establish links with industry and government agencies;
• contributing to administrative and academic activities with the department and faculty.

Wage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits Package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package , which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location of work: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada

Contact information: Dr. Glenn Milne, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada, [e-mail]

Skill requirements:

• PhD in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• Postdoctoral experience
• Excellent didactic skills are an asset
• Language: The University of Ottawa is proud to be the largest bilingual (English-French) university in North America, and considers bilingualism to be one of its distinguishing characteristics. At the time of hiring, the selected candidate must have an active knowledge of French. The selected candidate must be able to work and teach in both official languages to obtain tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.
• a statement summarizing the proposed research program (2-3 pages);
• strategies of the candidate's pedagogical approach to teaching Earth Sciences, with specific commentary on the anticipated role of AI in their teaching (2 pages);
• a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service (1 page);
• names and contact details of three professional references.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025. Applications received before this date will receive full consideration. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other information:

Analytical laboratories on campus include microbeam (SEM, TEM, EMPA), X-ray (SCXRD, PXRD, XRF, Micro-CT), and geochemical (LA-ICP-MS, ICP-ES, ICP-OES) facilities, the Ján Veizer Stable Isotope Laboratory, and Canada's National AE Lalonde Accelerator Mass Spectrometer Laboratory.The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinabé-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada's Capital.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identi?cation Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at [e-mail] . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is justly proud of its more than 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and their spouses in their second official language.