Assistant Professor,Tenure Track,in U-Pb Geochronology

Position Description

The Department of Earth, Ocean
and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS; www.eoas.ubc.ca)
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. 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.

The successful candidate will
have a Ph.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.
Candidates should possess a strong record of research productivity commensurate
with their experience and be able to communicate a clear research vision. 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.

About EOAS and UBC

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 xwməθkwəy̓əm
(Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/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). Consistently
ranked among the world's most livable cities, Vancouver also offers
unparalleled access to mountains, the ocean, and a vibrant, culturally diverse
urban environment.

Analytical Facilities

The successful candidate will be
expected to leverage core analytical facilities hosted within EOAS in support
of their research and teaching activities:

•
Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research
(PCIGR): 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 (<0.2 pg Pb blanks); and a recently installed
triple-quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-MS/MS).

•
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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be
expected to:

•
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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

•
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 systemically

marginalized.

Preferred:

•
Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry and
geochronological techniques;

•
Expertise in electron microbeam techniques (EPMA,
SEM-EDS);

•
Postdoctoral research experience.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted
electronically via Academic Jobs Online using the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32504

They should upload a single PDF
file that includes:

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a cover letter;

•
a detailed curriculum vitae including list of
publications;

•
a research statement (maximum 2 pages) describing
current and future research directions, including how the candidate intends to
use EOAS facilities;

•
a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining
teaching philosophy and experience;

•
a diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived
background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future
plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a
culture of equity and inclusion;

•
the names and contact information for three referees.

The closing date for applications is October 14th,
2026. After the applications close, referees will be contacted for those
applicants selected for further consideration, and may be asked to provide
letters within a three-week time-frame. Initial interviews will be conducted in
late-October 2026, with in-person interviews tentatively scheduled for January
2027.

Questions should be directed to the Search Committee at jobs@eoas.ubc.ca.

UBC hires on the basis of
merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential
to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of
voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by
individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with
diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage
applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated
under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion,
marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or
Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career
interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational
leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications
whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances,
such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair
assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and
members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

If you have any needs or
questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application,
recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please
visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or
contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

The University is committed
to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of
its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an
accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled
people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Hazel
Evangelista at email: hevangelista@eoas.ubc.ca