Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Critical Minerals for Sustainability

Position Description

We seek a colleague whose research focuses on the processes that generate the critical mineral deposits required to support the transition to a more sustainable society. We welcome candidates who investigate the distribution, concentration, and behaviour of critical minerals in natural systems through the integration of field, laboratory, and/or theoretical approaches. Candidates should demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and an innovative research program with strong potential to attract external funding.

Job Duties

The selected candidate will provide supervision and mentorship to a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to field-, laboratory-, and classroom‑based teaching by delivering courses in mineral deposits, geochemistry, and other topics in their field of expertise. All McGill faculty are expected to engage in service activities within their unit, the university, and the broader scholarly community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The selected candidate must have a PhD in the Earth Sciences at the time of appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit

Faculty of Science, Department Earth & Planetary Sciences

Job Type

Tenure‑track

Rank

Assistant Professor

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

References of shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly following a review of applications, which will begin October1,2026

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorised to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English‑language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialised persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognises and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health‑related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity programme and encourages members of designated equity groups to self‑identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.