Faculty of Mathematics Employment Opportunities

Current Opportunities

Canada Impact+ Research Chairs – Associate Professor / Professor

The University of Waterloo is seeking internationally renowned scholars and researchers to apply to be nominated for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program. Two maximum award values: $1 Million per year, or $500K per year for eight years, with potential for a four year renewal. Appointments to a variety of disciplines across the university are possible, but the fields of research must be aligned with one or more of following federal strategic priority areas:  
  • advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity); 
  • health, including biotechnology; 
  • clean technology and resource value chains; 
  • environment, climate resilience and the Arctic; 
  • food and water security; 
  • democratic and community resilience; 
  • manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or 
  • defence and dual-use technologies. 

Applications must be submitted through Waterloo's Online Faculty Application System. 

Provost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars

The aim is to support emerging scholars who are engaging in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research, as aligned with the University strategic plan to identify and solve challenges through approaches that extend beyond disciplinary boundaries such that increasingly complex, real-world programs can be solved. This program will support scholars whose work will bridge across different Faculties/departments, synthesize the knowledge of two (or more) disciplines, and result in high impact/innovative outcomes. Visit the Provost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholarsfor more information. 

Value: $70,000 plus $5,000 research fund 
 

Provost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Postdoctoral Scholars

The aim of this program is to support Black and Indigenous scholars, as aligned with the University’s strategic plan to strengthen sustainable and diverse communities, with particular attention to promoting Indigenous initiatives and ensuring a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all. Successful scholars will improve the representation, participation and engagement of equity-deserving groups within our community, and support new and existing programs, policies, and processes that foster more diverse campus community. This program is aimed to advance emerging scholars whose work is transformative, is of societal importance, and has global impact. Visit Provost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Postdoctoral Scholars for more information.

Value: $70,000 plus $5,000 research fund

Tenure Stream Faculty and Teaching Stream Positions Available

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We also have sessional teaching positions available. To apply, fill out the application form.