Assistant professor

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) 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. 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. 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. 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 xwmθkwym (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:l and Slílwta/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). Analytical Facilities The successful candidate will be expected to leverage core analytical facilities hosted within EOAS in support of their research and teaching activities: 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 1013 resistors); dedicated class-100 clean laboratories to enable ultra-low blank Pb work (. 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 microprobe (EPMA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and cathodoluminescence imaging. Supervise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers; Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, as well as broader courses within the EOAS curriculum Help sustain and continue to develop PCIGR, including its infrastructure and technical team; Engage in departmental, university, and professional service activities; Work collaboratively with EOAS faculty and research units (e.g. PCIGR, EMXDF and MDRU (Mineral Deposit Research Unit)), the broader UBC community, and with external partners, including industry, government, and Indigenous communities. PhD in Earth Sciences or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment; Evidence of excellence in the field of U-Pb geochronology via, for example, method development, technical papers, conference contributions; A strong record of research productivity commensurate with career stage, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications; Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching and student supervision; A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming communi