Assistant Professor; Tenure Track

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – U-Pb Geochronology

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 July1,2027, 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.

• Develop and sustain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in geochronology with strong integration of mineralogy and petrology.
• 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.
• Research focus including igneous and/or metamorphic processes.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding, or clear potential to do so.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching and student supervision.
• A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systematically marginalized.

• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry and geochronological techniques.
• Expertise in electron microbeam techniques (EPMA, SEM-EDS).
• Postdoctoral research experience.

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.

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