"Professor in Particle or Astroparticle Physics"

We are seeking a candidate who will establish a world-renowned research program in the phenomenology of particle or astroparticle physics that complements the current research efforts of the Particle Physics Group (GPP) in those areas. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with strong contributions in the hep-ph archive. A successful candidate whose research focuses on artificial intelligence may also be considered for an IVADO professorship (a research, training, and knowledge mobilization consortium in AI), 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 particle/astroparticle phenomenology;
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
• Actively participate in the dissemination of knowledge, thereby enhancing the University's reputation through conferences and scientific activities at the local, national, and international levels;
• Contribute to the effective functioning and development of the Department of Physics, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and the institution by participating in committees and working groups.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in physics or a related field;
• 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 proposed research, showing independence, realistic feasibility of the research program at the Université de Montréal, and potential for collaboration within the department;
• Demonstrate strong potential to secure research grants;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching and student supervision at all three levels (undergraduate, master's, and doctoral);
• Demonstrate experience and/or interest in scientific and educational outreach, service to the academic community, and/or in 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 Science campus.

How to submit your application

Submit your application through our 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;
• A minimum of three letters of reference to be sent directly to the chair of the department (see contact information below);
• Please respect the following page limits: Two pages for the cover letter; Three pages for the research program proposal; 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 and within your research group.

Contact information

Nicole St-Louis, Chair

Faculty of Arts and Science/ Department of Physics

nicole.st-louis@umontreal.ca

BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental care and travel insurance;
• Employee and family assistance program, along with an institutional program for better health and well-being;
• Defined benefit pension plan offering a retirement pension with indexing, visit rrum.umontreal.ca;
• Life insurance and disability income insurance.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 2 years of parental leave;
• Workload reduction upon return from leave and until the child reaches 2 years of age;
• Two on-campus daycare centers;
• Summer day camps and during school breaks at the Physical Center of Sports of UdeM;
• Compassionate leave.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Startup Fund;
• Professional Expenses Allocation Program and Development Leave;
• French Language Program;
• Study and Research Year;
• University Pedagogy Development Activity;
• Tuition fee exemption program for yourself, your spouse, or partner, and dependent children.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it. The University adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply for positions. In accordance with current immigration requirements in Canada, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.