Perimeter Institute is a leading global centre for fundamental research in theoretical physics. The Institute offers an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed with 28 Research Faculty, 19 Research Associate Faculty, and more than 150 Postdoctoral Researchers and Graduate Students. The Institute’s very active visitor, seminar, conference, and workshop programs attract over 1,800 visitors each year. Perimeter’s research efforts include quantum matter, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information, strong gravity, and particle physics.  

Visit https://perimeterinstitute.ca/ for more information and to view the list of Perimeter Institute researchers. 

The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites leading faculty and academic researchers working in cosmology, mathematical physics (including mathematics), particle physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information, quantum matter, and strong gravity to submit an expression of interest for future career opportunities. This ongoing initiative is designed to identify and connect outstanding scholars with Perimeter’s dynamic community, serving as a gateway to upcoming tenure and tenure-track positions at the Institute.

Please email any questions to: facultyrecruitment@perimeterinstitute.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  

Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

Application Checklist: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Publication List
• Statement of Research Interests

Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please visit Perimeter's Accessibility webpage to learn more and seek accommodation. Accessibility at Perimeter Institute