Position number: 38263 Type: Tenure Track Department: Physics & Astronomy Faculty: Science Posting start date: November 5, 2026 Posting close
date: January 4, 2026 or until filled For more information please contact: Robert Stamps - Robert.Stamps@umanitoba.ca The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a full-time, probationary (tenure-track) position in Quantum Science at the Assistant Professor level. Exceptional applicants at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2027, or at a mutually agreed-upon date. The department seeks a promising scholar who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. We seek a theoretical, experimental, and/or computational physicist whose research addresses phenomena requiring a genuinely quantum mechanical description. This includes fields where quantum coherence, entanglement, squeezing, or strong correlations are essential, and where quantum control, measurement, or sensing at the level of few quanta or individual quantum systems plays a central role. Applicants should explain in their research statement why a quantum mechanical description is essential to their work, and include an outline of the equipment, computing, and personnel resources their research program will require. Emphasis will be placed on candidates whose research program complements the department's existing strengths. The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related discipline, alongside relevant post-doctoral experience. They will demonstrate a track record of high-quality scholarly research leading to peer-reviewed publications, as well as the potential to establish an independent, innovative, and externally fundable research program. Additionally, applicants must show strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions and clear evidence of the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching in physics, graduate supervision, research, the establishment of an externally funded research program, and service-related activities. The department comprises 22 full-time faculty members and 2 instructors. We offer Honours, Major, and joint Honours programs at the undergraduate level, and thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs at the graduate level. Research within the department is enhanced by robust, collaborative links across the University of Manitoba, including the Departments of Computer Science, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and the Faculty of Engineering. Further information about the department can be obtained from: https://umanitoba.ca/science/physics-and-astronomy To enhance our department and to create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment. Please include the following as part of your application: a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy, a publication list, a research statement and contact information for three references. Please also ensure to specify position number 38263 in the application. For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at Robert.Stamps@umanitoba.ca . A review of applications will begin on January 7, 2026 and remain open until the position is filled. Applicants must submit their application for consideration through the University of Manitoba Careers Portal . Additional information The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything. The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
