Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Research

Position ID:
PI-Research-2025GENFAC [#29640]
Position Title: 
2025 Research Faculty
Position Location:
Waterloo, Ontario N2L2Y5, Canada
Subject Areas: 
Physics / Astrophysics Theory, Condensed Matter Theory, Cosmology, Gravity, Hadron Physics, Hadron Physics, String Theory, Mathematical Physics, Cosmology, Gravity, Theoretical Astrophysics, Experimental Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Mathematical Physics, Particle Physics, Particle/Cosmology Theory, Physics - Mathematical Physics, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, Condsend matter theory and Quantum Information Theory, Quantum Information, String Theory, String Theory/Quantum Gravity/Field Theory, theoretical astroparticle physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, theoretical condensed matter physics, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics
Starting Date:
2025/01/01
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/01/23)
Position Description:
  URMs  

Position Description

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics encourages scientists working in foundational areas of theoretical physics to apply for tenure and tenure-track Faculty and Associate Faculty positions. The Institute welcomes applications from exceptional candidates in cosmology, mathematical physics (including Mathematics), particle physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information, quantum matter, and strong gravity. The Institute offers an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed with 26 Research Faculty (including 8 Perimeter Research Chairs), four Teaching Faculty, one Outreach Faculty, 20 Research Associate Faculty (including one Perimeter Research Chair), 40 Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs, 57 Postdoctoral Researchers, and 64 Visiting Fellows. The Institute’s very active visitor, seminar, conference, and workshop programs attract over 1,800 visitors each year.

Visit www.perimeterinstitute.ca for more information and to view the list of Perimeter Institute researchers.
 
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
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement (describing your experience and plans for creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion within the discipline) 
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 contact accessibility@perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • EDI Statement (optional)
  • Three to four references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://perimeterinstitute.ca/jobs/2025-faculty-positions
email address
 
31 Caroline St. North
Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5
Canada