The Department of Physics at the Faculty of Arts and Science is seeking an Assistant Professor of Astrophsics. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized research program in observational, theoretical, and/or computational astrophysics that (i) leverages the flagship observatories and missions of the coming decade and/or enhances their scientific impact through complementary approaches such as modeling, simulation, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence, and (ii) addresses the major scientific questions identified in the Canadian Astronomy Long Range Plan 2020–2030. Submit your application through the online recruitment system before 21st November, 2025.
A successful candidate whose research program has a theme related to artificial intelligence may also be considered for an IVADO Professorship (a research, training, and knowledge mobilization consortium in artificial intelligence), which offers enhanced start-up conditions.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:
Develop an independent, dynamic, innovative, and high-quality research program in astrophysics;
Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students;
Actively contribute to knowledge dissemination and to enhancing the visibility of the University through conferences and scientific activities at the local, national, and international levels;
Contribute to the effective functioning and development of the astrophysics group, the Department of Physics, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and the institution through service on committees and working groups.
Qualifications
Hold a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, with research experience in astrophysics;
Have an outstanding research record, demonstrated by the impact and quality of publications, leadership in research projects, and international recognition;
Demonstrate strong potential for impactful research in astrophysics, with evidence of independence, a realistic feasibility of the proposed research program at Université de Montréal, and potential for collaboration within the department;
Demonstrate strong potential to secure research funding;
Show aptitude for delivering high-quality university teaching and student supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
Demonstrate experience and/or interest in science communication and outreach, service to the academic community, and/or equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI);
Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.
Additional information about the position
Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;
Expected start date: June 1st, 2026;
Located at the MIL campus.
How to submit your application
Submit your application through the online recruitment system before 21st November, 2025. Your application must include the following documents:
A cover letter;
A curriculum vitae;
Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
A research program proposal;
Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department;
Please respect the following page limits:
A detailed cover letter of no more than two pages;
A maximum of two pages for the statement on teaching and mentoring experience and approach. You may, if you wish, also include how you would contribute to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in your teaching, research group, and the department;
A maximum of three pages for the research program proposal, excluding references.
Contact information
Nicole St-Louis, chair
Faculty of Arts and Science/Department of Physics
nicole.st-louis(at)umontreal.ca
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