FRQ Chair in Extinction Events and Paleoenvironments of Anticosti Island

• Hold a bachelor's degree in geology or another relevant Earth sciences program and a doctorate in a discipline relevant to the teaching and research domain of the position, or be close to obtaining a doctorate (thesis submitted);
• Relevant scientific training and experience in the targeted domain;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct university-level research;
• Potential to develop autonomous and innovative research activities in the relevant domain;
• Demonstrated or potential abilities for university teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for supervising graduate students, and committed to the continuous improvement of teaching material;
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the associated community;
• As Université Laval is a French-language institution, the successful candidate must be able to provide quality teaching in French or commit to doing so within a maximum of three years.
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Science and Engineering
• The professional potential of the chosen candidate must align with the key competencies required for the professor role:
  • Analysis, synthesis, and judgment;
  • Creativity and innovation;
  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills and openness;
  • Teamwork and partnership abilities;
  • Autonomy and sense of responsibility;
  • Ethics and duty;
  • Supervision of individuals.

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering consists of a team of 13 professors who teach approximately 150 undergraduate students and supervise over 80 graduate students. Research in the department is organized around four main thematics: geomaterials, mineral resources, natural hazard analysis, and hydrogeology.

Application deadline: AUguest 30, 2026
Job starting date: January 1, 2027

Review of applications begins: August 31, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. 

Interested individuals must submit an application dossier including the following (all files must be in PDF format):

1. A cover letter (1 page),
2. A detailed curriculum vitae,
3. A short- and long-term (5 years) research program proposal (4 pages),
4. A statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page),
5. The contact details of three references (name, affiliation, email), who can attest to your academic potential,
6. A copy of obtained university diplomas

Applications must be submitted via the web platform .

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.