Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in U-Pb Geochronology

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS; www.eoas.ubc.ca ) in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia (UBC) seeks candidates 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 geochronologist with expertise in developing and applying high-precision U-Pb petrochronological methods to fundamental questions in the solid Earth sciences. Candidates applying geochronological approaches to problems across the full breadth of hard-rock geology are welcome, including deep-time crustal evolution, tectonic tempos, igneous and metamorphic systems, ore deposit genesis, and planetary differentiation. The successful candidate is expected to leverage the department’s world-class analytical infrastructure and capitalize on existing departmental strengths in tectonics, orebody knowledge, geophysics, and geochemistry. We welcome and expect an openness to research collaboration within and beyond the department and UBC.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.
D. in Earth Science or a related discipline at the time of appointment and will have made, or show promise of making, impactful petrochronological contributions to our understanding of the rates and timing of solid-Earth processes. Candidates should possess a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience and be able to communicate a clear research vision. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust, externally funded and internationally recognized research program, successfully supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Earth sciences. Although we recognize that candidates may have varying levels of teaching experience, a willingness to engage in active learning strategies and innovative teaching at the undergraduate level is expected. They will 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.

About EOAS and UBC

EOAS is Canada's largest and highest-ranked Earth Sciences department, ranked 13th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings. It offers a uniquely interdisciplinary environment with internationally recognized excellence in research, innovative teaching, and experiential learning spanning the full breadth of Earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences. EOAS fosters a vibrant, collaborative community that brings together expertise in geology, geophysics, oceanography, atmospheric science, hydrogeology, geological engineering, and environmental science to advance understanding of the Earth system and address complex challenges related to natural resources, natural hazards, climate, and the environment.

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 xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh(Tsleil Waututh) Nations, and within one of the world’s great natural laboratories. Direct access to the North American Cordillera, including active volcanic arcs, deeply exhumed metamorphic complexes, Precambrian cratons, and world-class mineral districts, provides exceptional opportunities for field-based research and experiential learning. Vancouver is a global centre for mineral exploration, with a long history of collaboration between industry and UBC, particularly through the EOAS-hosted Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU). Consistently ranked among the world's most livable cities, Vancouver also offers unparalleled access to mountains, the ocean, and a vibrant, culturally diverse urban environment.

Analytical Facilities

The successful candidate will be expected to leverage core analytical facilities hosted within EOAS in support of 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 chemical abrasion–thermal ionization mass spectrometry (CA-TIMS, equipped with a full suite of 10 13 resistors); dedicated class-100 clean laboratories to enable ultra-low blank Pb work (<0.2 pg Pb blanks); and a recently installed triple-quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-MS/MS).
• Electron Microbeam and X-ray Diffraction Facility (EMXDF): A state-of-the-art facility for micro-analytical characterization of geological and materials samples, featuring scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with EDS capabilities, electron micropro