Tenure-Track Position in Theoretical Physics

June 18 to Septembre 1, 2025

Faculté des sciences et de génie
Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique
 

More than a school, Université Laval is an entire community in the heart of Quebec City, a complete university recognized for its culture of excellence both in teaching and research.

Université Laval seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Département de physique, de génie physique et d’optique. 

• Conduct a research program in theoretical physics.
• Teach in French at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise Master’s and Ph.D. students.
• Research and publications are expected, but not limited to, the following areas:
  • Particle physics
  • Phenomenology (LHC, neutrinos, dark matter, etc.)
  • Mathematical physics
  • Quantum field theory
  • Conformal field theory
  • General relativity
  • Cosmology
  • High-energy physics
  • Complex systems and networks
  • Statistical physics
  • Quantum optics
  • Quantum information
• Participation based on expertise in the following research centers is encouraged:
  • Centre Interdisciplinaire en Modélisation Mathématique
  • Centre d’Optique Photonique et Laser 
  • Centre de recherche CERVO
  • Institut Intelligence et Données
  • Centre de recherche en données massives
  • Centre de recherche en mathématique
  • Centre de Recherche en Astrophysique du Québec

Additional responsibilities:

• Contribute to the pedagogical and administrative activities of the department and faculty.
• Engage in external academic activities that enhance the reputation of the department, the faculty, and the university.
   

• Hold a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related discipline relevant to the research area of the position.
• Scientific training and experience relevant to the specified research area.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct university-level research.
• Potential to develop an independent, original, and high-quality research program.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to teach at all three university levels, supervise graduate students, and commit to pedagogical innovation.
• Demonstrated or potential commitment to community service.
• Ability to communicate and integrate into the French-speaking context of the institution (within a reasonable time).
• Strong interest in collaborative work; openness to interdisciplinary research is an asset.
• Professional potential must align with the key competencies required for the professor role:
  • Analytical thinking, synthesis, and judgment
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills and openness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Autonomy and responsibility
  • Ethical awareness and duty
  • Student supervision and mentoring

Conditions

Salary according to the current collective agreement.
 

Application deadline: 1 September, 2025

Job starting date: January 2026 (or earlier if the candidate is available)

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A research program description (max 3 pages)
• A statement of teaching philosophy (max 2 pages)
• Names and contact details of three referees

Submission address: directeur@phy.ulaval.ca

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.