The Opportunity
The Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 15, 2026.
We invite applications from researchers whose research is at the interface of scientific machine learning with PDEs, optimal transport or optimization. Our Scientific Computing, Machine Learning and PDE research group (SciMAP https://www.sfu.ca/math/research/scimap.html) has established strengths in scientific computing, approximation theory, machine learning, the analysis of PDEs, and the mathematics of data. The successful candidate will build on and complement these strengths, develop a vibrant research program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, provide service to the department, and contribute to building equitable, diverse and inclusive environments.
The Department of Mathematics maintains close connections with many units in the Faculties of Science, Applied Science, and others on campus, through long-standing research activities. SFU is a founding member of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), which promotes research, training, and outreach in the mathematical sciences across Western Canada. The Department takes pride in fostering a supportive and accommodating environment for all our members. Situated on the Burnaby campus, we are a short walk from the University Childcare Centre, athletic facilities, scenic hiking, and mountain biking trails.
Qualifications
Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must:
- Hold a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related discipline.
- Have an outstanding scientific record of research at the interface of scientific machine learning with PDEs, optimal transport or optimization.
- Demonstrate strong potential in their future research plans.
- Demonstrate the potential to strengthen the SciMAP group in research, teaching of upper- division and graduate-level courses in applied mathematics, and graduate trainee supervision.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrate interest and ability to realize excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and in the supervision of highly qualified personnel.
The following are considered assets:
- Demonstrated record of research on applications arising in the physical sciences or engineering. Experience in weather or climate science will be an asset.
- Evidence of strong commitment to service to the academic community.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26963.
Reference letters must also be uploaded via MathJobs. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2025. Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open.
Applications will consist of the following components:
- A concise cover letter (a maximum of 2 pages) that briefly addresses the criteria listed in qualifications.
- A statement (a maximum of 1 paragraph) that addresses how the candidate’s research fits with the stated research scope of this position. This statement is optional but is encouraged.
- A complete, up-to-date curriculum vitae that lists the candidate’s education and employment history, publications, conference presentations, funding and awards, student supervision, collaborations and partnerships, teaching experience, and service activities.
- A research statement (typically 3-5 pages) that describes the candidate’s research experience, goals, and a five- year plan for their research program.
- Three examples of peer-reviewed published scholarly work.
- A teaching statement (typically 3-5 pages) that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- A statement (typically 1 page) describing how you contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through your teaching, research, or service – for example, how you support inclusive teaching practices or how you take into consideration biases/barriers that may be present in research.
- Three reference letters by referees who can comment on your suitability for this position.
- Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We recognize that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact research achievements, and we commit to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@sfu.ca.
About SFU’s Commitment to Diversity
Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
Salary and Benefits
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. The base salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 – $133,322 (dependent on experience). SFU also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health, and dental benefits. For details on the benefits offered by SFU, please visit the Faculty Relations website.
Privacy Notice
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