Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Mathematical Finance

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Mathematical Finance Edmonton, AB, Canada (Hybrid) Job Info Job Identification 3051 Posting Date 10/15/2025, 05:00 PM Apply Before 01/11/2026, 06:55 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (Hybrid) Category Type Academic Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors) College/Administrative Portfolio College of Natural And Applied Sciences Faculty/Department Science About the Team The Faculty of Science is internationally recognized for excellence in research and education. Through pioneering discovery and innovation, the faculty addresses global challenges across disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computing science, physics, mathematics, and earth sciences. Its work positions the university at the forefront of technological, environmental, and scientific advancement. Job Description This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in mathematical finance. The start date of the position is July 1, 2026. We offer an excellent research environment. The successful candidate will establish their own research program, supervise graduate students, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Science, and University of Alberta are committed to access, community and belonging, as documented in Changing the Story and our Indigenous Strategic Plan. Applications will begin being reviewed on November 18, 2025. The competition will remain open until January 10, 2026. The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathematics/Statistics departments in Canada and has strong connections with other scientific institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, see www.mathstats.ualberta.ca. Questions regarding the position may be directed to mssadmin@ualberta.ca. Qualifications Applicants must have a PhD degree completed prior to the start date of this position. They must demonstrate outstanding promise and significant achievements in research in mathematical finance. A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching is essential. 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The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. 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