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2026 IREx Grants for Summer Interns in Exoplanets

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APPLY HERE: https://exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/en/job/2026-summer-internship-grant/

DEADLINE: December 16th 2025

The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics of the Université de Montréal (UdeM), is calling for applications from undergraduate students for
Trottier Excellence Grants in Exoplanetary Research (multiple grants available).

The summer internships last 4 months (May to August 2026). They constitute a unique opportunity for students at the undergraduate level to join IREx’s dynamic team and to get involved in cutting-edge research in astrophysics. Interns will be able to actively participate in breakthrough scientific programs linked to exoplanets and related topics. A minimum of $9000 will be guaranteed to all selected interns. The Trottier Excellence grants can be combined with an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award.

All students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in physics, astrophysics, engineering, or a related field at a Canadian university are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must fill our online form (https://forms.gle/W3RoEtgZvPq2EDWKA ), uploading their application file therein, including a short statement of interest (max. 1 page, 1 statement per grant you are applying for) in which they explain their motivation to obtain the internship as well as their research interests, a curriculum vitae, and their most recent academic transcripts, by December 16th 2025. The successful candidates will be contacted in January/February 2026.

***INFORMATION SESSIONS***

If you’d like to learn more about IREx’s summer internship program, please attend our upcoming information session!

In French: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m, in person at Université de Montréal’s MIL campus, room A-5202. Please bring your lunch, we’ll provide a small dessert! (registration required: https://forms.gle/FqD5WKHyZaCaCtHq9)

In English: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m, remotely on Zoom (use this Zoom link to register: https://umontreal.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q57e-dGHTrSpE8jZCgI5PA )

IREx advocates for diversity, inclusion and employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. With the support of our EDI committee, we are committed to the professional integration of people from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the physics research community.

For more information, contact Nathalie Ouellette, IREx Deputy Director, at nathalie@astro.umontreal.ca.

Deputy Director of Gemini Observatory Job Opening

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General Description of Position:

The International Gemini Observatory is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead an extraordinary team of scientists, engineers and other professionals to enable groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics. Gemini’s twin 8.1-meter optical / infrared telescopes provide full-sky access from two of the world’s best astronomical sites, Maunakea, Hawai‘i and Cerro Pachón, Chile.

The Gemini Observatory is funded by an international partnership including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. Gemini is operated on behalf of its partners by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Optical and Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), under a cooperative agreement with the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA).

A revitalized suite of instruments, adaptive optics, telescope controls and user support
infrastructure will position Gemini to be the premier large-aperture follow-up facility for time
domain astronomy in the era of the Rubin Observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, and
the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. First light at Rubin is fast approaching, to be followed
by the launch of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time and its transient alert stream. Gemini is
ideally positioned to amplify the power of Rubin.

The Gemini Observatory Deputy Director will assist the Gemini Observatory Director in the execution of their duties and in managing the internal and external affairs of the Observatory. The position may either be based at the National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) facility in La Serena, Chile or at NOIRLab Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, however, preference will be given to candidates who are willing to be based in Chile.

Essential Functions:

Management Oversight:

Support and assist the Gemini Director in the discharge of their duties and assist with internal and external affairs of the Observatory, including:

  • Providing internal leadership to Gemini Observatory.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and make operational decisions in support of Gemini’s mission.
  • Resolving personnel and staff management issues and serving as a liaison with AURA Human Resources for retention and recruitment.
  • Representing the Gemini program at National meetings and with AURA, NOIRLab, and Gemini governance bodies, liaising with the Gemini Participants on their requirements for the Observatory.
  • Assist in the tracking and management of ongoing contracting actions.
  • Coordinate with AURA-O and the other NOIRLab Programs and Services in Chile to support Gemini’s mission, including in areas of government relations, light pollution, union relations, other staffing issues, and all other areas of Gemini Observatory’s operations in Chile.
  • Serve as a key member of the Gemini Observatory Directorate and a member of the NOIRLab Management Team.

Planning & Budget Management:

  • Support the Director in the strategic planning of observatory affairs, preparation of the annual program operating plan and budget, and the reporting on the Cooperative Support Agreement with the NSF.
  • Prepare and report on the Director and Deputy Director budgets.
  • Provide oversight of the Gemini Portfolio Management Office (GPMO).

Communications and Governance:

  • In partnership with Director and NOIRLab’s Communications, Education & Engagement (CEE) team support the Observatory’s strategic communications as well as internal and external communications.
  • Lead and coordinate preparations for oversight committees; assisting the Director in preparing for the Science and Technology Advisory Committee meeting, the Gemini Board meeting, the NOIRLab Management Oversight Council, and NSF Reviews.
  • Must be willing to travel internationally extensively.
  • Must be willing to spend significant time at all Gemini sites (Hawaii, Chile, and Tucson).
  • All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer. For detailed information on proper custodial care of government property, refer to the AURA Employee Handbook at https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/?q=handbook.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position as defined in the Vela Award Management system, https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/?q=handbook.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:

  • PhD in astronomy or closely related field
  • Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

Skills Required:

  • Internationally recognized scientist with broad interests beyond the field of research
  • Familiarity with ground-based and/or space-based observatory operations
  • Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking skills
  • Motivation and ability to identify and implement new strategic directions for the Observatory in a team environment
  • Strong personnel-staff management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Effective technical writing and public speaking communication skills

Experience Required:

  • At least 7+ years of post-master’s and/or PhD experience as research scientist, astrophysicist, mechanical engineer, or other related scientific field-discipline.
  • With a minimum of 3+ years of experience working in a leadership position (in a university, an observatory, and/or an equivalent science or research organization).
  • Extensive experience in people, personnel-staff management, and leadership skills.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:

  • Enthusiasm for scientific discoveries and for observational astronomy;
  • Creativity, innovation, and a dedication to serving the community.
  • Excellent people management skills and building high performance teams.
  • Aptitude for dealing with strategic and tactical problems and issues.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide variety of Gemini staff, Board members, oversight and advisory committee members, and users throughout the Gemini partnership

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
  • Frequent need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
  • Frequent need to position self to maintain computer and related tools.
  • Frequently moves technology equipment weighing up to 20 pounds throughout office locations.
  • Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation.
  • Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy.
  • Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States including travel to the various observatory sites (Arizona, Chile and Hawai`i).
  • Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required by personnel so classified.

Salary Range

$171,000 – 195,000.

The final salary will depend on skills, qualification, experience and job location.
Salaries for positions hired in Chile meet Chile national market rates and internal scales for AURA.
AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at Benefits by Location – Aura Human Resources.

How to Apply (Click Here to Apply)

Apply by November 25, 2025, for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: LastName FirstName.

NRC Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Job Summary

  • Institution: National Research Council of Canada
  • Department: Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Number of Positions Available: 1
  • Application deadline: Dec 19, 2025
  • Work Arrangement: In-person
  • Location: Victoria

Compensation and Benefits

NRC employees enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits, including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements and paid parental leave.

We aim to fill these postdoctoral fellowships through NRC’s Research Associate Program which is an early-career category at NRC. The salary for this category ranges from $83,985 to $116,641 (CAD).

NOTE: Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes, and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level.

Project Title
ALMA Archival Research on Fragmentation in Star-Forming Cores

The Program

The NRC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program offers PDFs access to unique world-class facilities and the opportunity to work alongside multi-disciplinary teams of expert researchers and technicians on projects of critical importance to Canada. PDFs will carry out research on innovative research projects, with opportunities for career development (publications and/or industry interaction).

PDFs will be offered appointments to the staff of the National Research Council on a term basis and will be offered salaries and benefits currently available to Research Officers. Salaries commensurate with experience are taxable and subject to other deductions. As a guide, the current annual PhD recruiting rate is $83,985. In addition, PDFs will be allocated a travel fund to support their work.

The Role

ALMA’s exquisite angular resolution and sensitivity have opened the door to studying fragmentation within dense star-forming cores in our Galaxy. The few existing analyses of such fragments alongside the incidence rates expected by simulations have provided conflicting results. Large samples of detections are necessary, and a wealth of publicly available data exists in ALMA’s archive waiting to be examined. The successful applicant will harness the computing resources available in the CANFAR Science Platform to process archival ALMA continuum and line emission data of dense cores in nearby molecular clouds to identify, analyze the properties of core fragments, and compare them with those predicted by numerical simulations. With this project, the successful applicant will help to develop ‘big data’ capabilities for the CANFAR Science Platform, as it prepares to become a major computing hub as Canada’s SKA Regional Centre.

Active areas of research at NRC Herzberg include star formation, the interstellar medium, Solar System objects, exoplanets and circumstellar disks, magnetic fields, the Milky Way and Local Group, near-field cosmology and resolved stellar populations, galaxy evolution, supermassive black holes and high redshift galaxies. The Canadian Astronomical Data Centre at NRC Herzberg is involved in many areas including operating a multi-wavelength telescope archive and supporting the cloud-based computing services offered on the CANFAR Science Platform. Current and future ground- and space-based facilities from the UV to radio are represented in our instrument development, which includes radio correlators and signal processing, radio receivers, antenna design, adaptive optics, and UV/optical/near-IR instrumentation.

NRC-Herzberg has a rare combination of staff involved in astronomy research, instrumentation design and development, engineering, data science and observatory support. Our fellowships are intended to leverage this environment to help mentor researchers who will become the leaders necessary to enable ambitious cutting edge astronomy research in the coming decades. We are committed to ensuring that all staff members promptly receive the accommodation they need to do their job and we understand the importance of work/life balance.

Who is eligible?

  • Fellowships will be for two years contingent on satisfactory progress achieved during the first year.
  • Candidates should have obtained a PhD (or equivalent) within the past three years (PhD received on or after July 1, 2023) or expect to complete their PhD within 6 months of appointment.
  • Fellows will work in a lab under the direct supervision of an NRC researcher.
  • Exceptions may be considered to recognize personal or family related leave. Please connect with us using the contact information below to discuss in more detail.

Application Details

For more information on application requirements: https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job-invite/23057/

Application Deadline
19 December 2025

Inquiries
Name: Hiring Services
Email: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Extragalactic Astronomy Professor at U of T

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The David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Extragalactic Astronomy. The appointment will be at the rank of Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates in the area of Multi-wavelength studies, with an emphasis on the mid-infrared, of dust-obscured galaxies and AGN with the James Webb Space Telescope, and whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research; maintain an outstanding, innovative, competitive, and externally funded research program; supervise research projects carried out by graduate and undergraduate students; teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and engage in university service activities.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by the applicant’s cover letter, a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

We seek candidates who perform innovative research that will advance our understanding of the Universe. In their application materials, the successful candidate must:

  • Provide a demonstrated record of innovative research
  • Provide a strong research plan with a vision for how this can be achieved at the University of Toronto
  • Demonstrate their capacity to prepare the leaders of the future in astrophysics by recruiting, supervising, training and mentoring research students, early-career researchers, and/or technical staff from a diverse range of backgrounds and levels of ability

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference. The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate experience in or capacity for teaching effectively and communicating clearly to a diverse student body, in a way that meaningfully advances equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics is actively engaged in a wide range of observational and theoretical research and offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, as well as a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses. Our graduate students come to Toronto from around the world with a wide range of academic backgrounds. They enjoy working with leading researchers in various fields, and are actively engaged in outreach programmes. The successful candidate will benefit from proximity to two other astronomy units based at the University: (1) The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, an endowed research institute dedicated to innovative technology, ground-breaking research, world-class training, and public engagement; and (2) The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics, a renowned National theory institute. University of Toronto astronomers have access to a wide range of observational facilities with access to JWST, CHIME, CHORD, Gemini, CFHT, SDSS-V, and MWA.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit:

  • a cover letter
  • a current curriculum vitae including a full list of publications
  • a research statement outlining current and future research interests
  • a recent publication
  • a teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available on the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application material into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Jo Bovy at jo.bovy@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the closing date, November 26, 2025.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found HERE

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Full Professor of Astrophysics position at l’Université de Montréal

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Become a Full Professor of Astrophysics!

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.

The Department of Physics is among the most dynamic in Canada, featuring internationally renowned researchers conducting cutting-edge research across the principal fields of contemporary physics, including eleven research chairs.

As part of the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program competition, the Department of Physics is recruiting a professor at the rank of Full Professor to advance research and teaching in stellar physics, especially white dwarf stars.

This position is contingent on the candidate’s success in obtaining a CERC chair in this competition.

The CERC program supports two chair categories, with maximum values of either $1,000,000 or $500,000 per year. The chair offered under this call will have a value of $500,000 per year for a duration of eight years. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate in preparing the application, leading up to its submission in March 2026.

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 a professor and holder of a Canada Excellence Research Chair, you will:

  • Leverage your world-class leadership in stellar cosmochronology using whilte dwarf stars in alignment with the Government of Canada’s science, technology and innovation priorities, with the potential to generate positive social and economic benefits for Canadians;
  • Actively foster co-creation of research projects and initiatives with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, and non-profit) to increase the application of research outcomes in astrophysics, for the benefit of society at large. You will also facilitate the mobilization and application of the Chair’s research results in diverse ways to stimulate economic growth and social innovation;
  • Have the opportunity to apply for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI);
  • Teach at all levels of study;
  • Supervise master’s and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral fellows in the completion of theses and dissertations;
  • Lead major interfaculty projects with national and international reach;
  • Contribute actively to the academic and scientific life of the Department and the Faculty

Qualifications:

  • Be eligible for the CERC Program and apply to the 2026 CERC competition;
  • Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. physics, astrophysics). This requirement is set by the Université de Montréal; not by the CERC program;
  • Demonstrate outstanding expertise and international recognition as a leader in astrophysics fields;
  • Have an international profile in the field and show strong leadership in major international networks;
  • Be able to lead ambitious, productive research teams;
  • Possess the qualities required to conduct research that mobilizes and applies knowledge to deliver social and economic benefits for Canada and beyond;
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide interdisciplinary teaching;
  • Have the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with faculty members;
  • 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: as of June, 1 2026
  • Located at the MIL Campus

How to submit your application:

Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) during the posting period, from October 10 to November 15 2025, inclusively. 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;
  • Contact information of three referees who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation;
  • Important: the research program proposal should cover 8 years (suggested length: 4 pages).

Contact information for recommendation letters

Nicole St-Louis, Chair
Department of Physics
nicole.st-louis@umontreal.ca

Data Science Assistant Professor opening at UBCO

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The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics (CMPS), Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in the area of Data Science at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a closely related field. We encourage data scientists with applications to astronomy to apply.

We seek a candidate with expertise in or related to any of the following areas (listed alphabetically): applied optimization, Bayesian inference, big data analysis (especially as applied within astronomy or medical physics), computational statistics, data visualization, deep learning or statistical learning, nonparametric modelling, sampling and data collection, spatial and temporal data analysis, statistical finance, or unsupervised/semi-supervised machine learning. The candidate will be expected to teach and develop new courses in data science or related programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our department is looking for an individual who will make an impact through inspirational teaching, establishing a research program of international quality, providing exceptional training of data science students, and engaging with local and national companies and organizations. The department currently has partnerships with BC Cancer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory and the Square Kilometre Array.

The candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and a commitment to creating a welcoming community and a strong commitment to Indigenous engagement.

Please direct inquiries to the Department Head, Ramon Lawrence, at cmps.depthead@ubc.ca, or to Alex Hill at cmps.depthead@ubc.ca

Applications are due November 30. For the full advertisement and to apply, see https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Assistant-Professor—Data-Science_JR22381

Deputy Director of Gemini Observatory Job Opening

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NOTE: This position has been reposted with slightly different conditions such as that of the application deadline. This post is for archival purposes only. The new post is HERE

General Description of Position:
The International Gemini Observatory is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead an extraordinary team of scientists, engineers and other professionals to enable groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics. Gemini’s twin 8.1-meter optical / infrared telescopes provide full-sky access from two of the world’s best astronomical sites, Maunakea, Hawai‘i and Cerro Pachón, Chile.

The Gemini Observatory is funded by an international partnership including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. Gemini is operated on behalf of its partners by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Optical and Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), under a cooperative agreement with the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA).

A revitalized suite of instruments, adaptive optics, telescope controls and user support
infrastructure will position Gemini to be the premier large-aperture follow-up facility for time
domain astronomy in the era of the Rubin Observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, and
the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. First light at Rubin is fast approaching, to be followed
by the launch of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time and its transient alert stream. Gemini is
ideally positioned to amplify the power of Rubin.

The Gemini Observatory Deputy Director will assist the Gemini Observatory Director in the execution of their duties and in managing the internal and external affairs of the Observatory. The position may either be based at the National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) facility in La Serena, Chile or at NOIRLab Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, however, preference will be given to candidates who are willing to be based in Chile.

Essential Functions:

Management Oversight:
Support and assist the Gemini Director in the discharge of their duties and assist with internal and external affairs of the Observatory, including:

  • Providing internal leadership to Gemini Observatory.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and make operational decisions in support of Gemini’s mission.
  • Resolving personnel and staff management issues and serving as a liaison with AURA Human Resources for retention and recruitment.
  • Representing the Gemini program at National meetings and with AURA, NOIRLab, and Gemini governance bodies, liaising with the Gemini Participants on their requirements for the Observatory.
  • Assist in the tracking and management of ongoing contracting actions.
  • Coordinate with AURA-O and the other NOIRLab Programs and Services in Chile to support Gemini’s mission, including in areas of government relations, light pollution, union relations, other staffing issues, and all other areas of Gemini Observatory’s operations in Chile.
  • Serve as a key member of the Gemini Observatory Directorate and a member of the NOIRLab Management Team.

Planning & Budget Management:

  • Support the Director in the strategic planning of observatory affairs, preparation of the annual program operating plan and budget, and the reporting on the Cooperative Support Agreement with the NSF.
  • Prepare and report on the Director and Deputy Director budgets.
  • Provide oversight of the Gemini Portfolio Management Office (GPMO).

Communications and Governance:

  • In partnership with Director and NOIRLab’s Communications, Education & Engagement (CEE) team support the Observatory’s strategic communications as well as internal and external communications.
  • Lead and coordinate preparations for oversight committees; assisting the Director in preparing for the Science and Technology Advisory Committee meeting, the Gemini Board meeting, the NOIRLab Management Oversight Council, and NSF Reviews.
  • Must be willing to travel internationally extensively.
  • Must be willing to spend significant time at all Gemini sites (Hawaii, Chile, and Tucson).
  • All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer. For detailed information on proper custodial care of government property, refer to the AURA Employee Handbook at https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/?q=handbook
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position as defined in the Vela Award Management system, https://cas.aura-astronomy.org/Awards.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:

  • PhD in astronomy or closely related field
  • Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

Skills Required:

  • Internationally recognized scientist with broad interests beyond the field of research
  • Familiarity with ground-based and/or space-based observatory operations
  • Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking skills
  • Motivation and ability to identify and implement new strategic directions for the Observatory in a team environment
  • Strong personnel-staff management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Effective technical writing and public speaking communication skills

Experience Required:

  • At least 7+ years of post-master’s and/or PhD experience as research scientist, astrophysicist, mechanical engineer, or other related scientific field-discipline.
  • With a minimum of 3+ years of experience working in a leadership position (in a university, an observatory, and/or an equivalent science or research organization).
  • Extensive experience in people, personnel-staff management, and leadership skills.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:

  • Enthusiasm for scientific discoveries and for observational astronomy;
  • Creativity, innovation, and a dedication to serving the community.
  • Excellent people management skills and building high performance teams.
  • Aptitude for dealing with strategic and tactical problems and issues.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide variety of Gemini staff, Board members, oversight and advisory committee members, and users throughout the Gemini partnership

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
  • Frequent need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
  • Frequent need to position self to maintain computer and related tools.
  • Frequently moves technology equipment weighing up to 20 pounds throughout office locations.
  • Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation.
  • Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy.
  • Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States including travel to the various observatory sites (Arizona, Chile and Hawai`i).
  • Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required by personnel so classified.

Salary Range
$171,000 – 195,000.
The final salary will depend on skills, qualification, experience and job location.
Salaries for positions hired in Chile meet Chile national market rates and internal scales for AURA.
AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at Benefits by Location – Aura Human Resources.

How to Apply
Apply by October 15, 2025, for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: LastName FirstName.

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Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at employment@aura-astronomy.org

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Tenure-Track Astrophysics Position Available At Université de Montréal

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The department of physics at the Université de Montréal invites application for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of astrophysics. The department’s astrophysics group stands out for its leading expertise in the study of exoplanets, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic physics, observational cosmology, as well as in the development of advanced instruments and artificial intelligence methods applied to astrophysics. It hosts the Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx) and the Montreal Institute for astrophysics and machine learning (CIELA), and is a key partner of the Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic (OMM). It also benefits from an exceptional AI ecosystem through Mila (Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute) and IVADO, as well as excellent infrastructures in instrumentation. The group maintains strong ties with the astrophysics teams at McGill, Bishop’s, and Laval universities.

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.

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.

The expected start date is June 1st, 2026.

How to submit your application

Submit your application through our online recruitment system before November 21st, 2025 (“Apply for job” button at top right of this page). 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.

Full job ad: Here

Contact information

Nicole St-Louis, chair
Département de physique
Faculté des arts et des sciences
nicole.st-louis@umontreal.ca

Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in Exoplanetary Science (IREx)

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The Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics of the Université de Montréal, invites applications for the Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship, which enables cutting-edge independent research in experimental, observational, or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets and related fields of astrophysics and astronomical instrumentation.

The Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics of the Université de Montréal, invites applications for the Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship, which enables cutting-edge independent research in experimental, observational, or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets and related fields of astrophysics and astronomical instrumentation.

Eligibility requirements: A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required when the position starts. Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained their Ph.D. within the last 3 years. Applicants with career interruptions due for example to parental, medical, or family leaves, are invited to mention this in their cover letter if desired.

Location: The position is held at the Université de Montréal. The researcher will work on-site at the campus MIL, located at 1375 Ave Thérère-Lavoie-Roux in Montreal, or using a combination of remote and on-site work.

Starting Date: The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2026.

Duration: The position is for two years, renewable for a third year, subject to performance and availability of funds.

Conditions: The remuneration includes an annual salary of CAD 65,000 (full-time), maximum research funds of CAD 10,000 per year (for travel, publication, etc.), and a one-time allowance of up to CAD 2,000 for moving expenses to Montreal.

Postdoctoral fellows are part of the SERUM-POSTDOC union, and a collective agreement governs their working conditions. A full-time employee works between 35 and 40 hours per week. They are entitled to 23 vacation days and up to 8 sick days per year. They are also entitled to several holidays and social leaves, including parental leave.

Application: Applicants should submit a cover letter (optional, max 1 page), a statement of research interests (max 2 pages), and a CV incl. a list of publications. They should also arrange to have three referees send a letter of reference to irex-applications@umontreal.ca (format ApplicantName_RefLastName_Rec_IREx.pdf) by December 4th, 2025, for full consideration.

About IREx:
IREx consists of a team of about 60 people from several research institutions located in Quebec, Canada (Université de Montréal, McGill University, Bishop’s University, Montreal Planetarium, Université Laval), working at the forefront of exoplanet research. Our professors, researchers, and students are actively involved in large international projects related to the detection and characterisation of exoplanets, notably the James Webb Space Telescope, the SPIRou and NIRPS spectrographs, and have privileged access to time and data from these instruments.

IREx also has a vibrant science education and outreach program led by astrophysicists who are seasoned science communicators. All of our members are involved in bringing science to a wide audience in a variety of ways. We train scientists who have exceptional scientific research skills, but also outstanding communication skills.

IREx advocates for diversity, inclusion and employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. With the support of our EDI committee, we are committed to the professional integration of people from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the physics research community.

More information on IREx can be found here: https://exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/en/.

If you have any questions about IREx or the Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowships, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Marie-Eve Naud, marie-eve.naud@umontreal.ca

Full ad: https://exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/en/job/2026-trottier-postdoctoral-fellowship/

Eligibility requirements: A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required when the position starts. Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained their Ph.D. within the last 3 years. Applicants with career interruptions due for example to parental, medical, or family leaves, are invited to mention this in their cover letter if desired.

Location: The position is held at the Université de Montréal. The researcher will work on-site at the campus MIL, located at 1375 Ave Thérère-Lavoie-Roux in Montreal, or using a combination of remote and on-site work.

Starting Date:The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2026.

Duration: The position is for two years, renewable for a third year, subject to performance and availability of funds.

Conditions: The remuneration includes an annual salary of CAD 65,000 (full-time), maximum research funds of CAD 10,000 per year (for travel, publication, etc.), and a one-time allowance of up to CAD 2,000 for moving expenses to Montreal.

Postdoctoral fellows are part of the SERUM-POSTDOC union, and a collective agreement governs their working conditions. A full-time employee works between 35 and 40 hours per week. They are entitled to 23 vacation days and up to 8 sick days per year. They are also entitled to several holidays and social leaves, including parental leave.

Application: Applicants should submit a cover letter (optional, max 1 page), a statement of research interests (max 2 pages), and a CV incl. a list of publications. They should also arrange to have three referees send a letter of reference to (format ApplicantName_RefLastName_Rec_IREx.pdf) by December 4th, 2025, for full consideration.

About IREx:
IREx consists of a team of about 60 people from several research institutions located in Quebec, Canada (Université de Montréal, McGill University, Bishop’s University, Montreal Planetarium, Université Laval), working at the forefront of exoplanet research. Our professors, researchers, and students are actively involved in large international projects related to the detection and characterisation of exoplanets, notably the James Webb Space Telescope, the SPIRou and NIRPS spectrographs, and have privileged access to time and data from these instruments.

IREx also has a vibrant science education and outreach program led by astrophysicists who are seasoned science communicators. All of our members are involved in bringing science to a wide audience in a variety of ways. We train scientists who have exceptional scientific research skills, but also outstanding communication skills.

IREx advocates for diversity, inclusion and employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. With the support of our EDI committee, we are committed to the professional integration of people from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the physics research community.

More information on IREx can be found here: https://exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/en/.

If you have any questions about IREx or the Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowships, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Marie-Eve Naud, marie-eve.naud@umontreal.ca.

Full ad: https://exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/en/job/2026-trottier-postdoctoral-fellowship/”

Postdoctoral Fellowships available at McGill

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We invite applications for multiple postdoctoral fellowship applications at the Trotter Space Institute at McGill University (TSI).

TSI is an interdisciplinary research centre within McGill University consisting of 20 affiliated faculty members from the Departments of Physics, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Natural Resource Sciences at McGill (https://tsi.mcgill.ca/index.php?page=faculty). Research topics include (but are not limited to) astrophysics, cosmology, astrobiology, geophysics, life in extreme environments, and the search for extraterrestrial biosignatures.

We anticipate offering multiple positions tailored to the successful applicants’ research interests. TSI Fellowships can be held at any TSI-affiliated department by researchers who specialize in any of the above areas or some interdisciplinary combination thereof. The successful applicant will have a background in either theoretical, observational, experimental, or computational research in any of the TSI’s research areas. Postdoctoral fellows will work within the research group(s) of one or more faculty members at McGill. Applicants are strongly recommended to contact potential supervisors ahead of time; while not strictly required, most successful candidates in the past have done so.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, and a research statement, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent through AcademicJobsOnline (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30777). If extra letters are submitted, a random selection of three will be considered by the committee.

A successful cover letter will provide a quick summary of your research background, a brief statement of future research directions, and how this fits into the research at McGill. We value an inclusive community, and thus we (optionally) welcome descriptions of any barriers that you may have faced in your research career, descriptions of community-oriented activities that have contributed to a more equitable and diverse work environment, or plans for such work that you may have as a postdoctoral fellow at McGill.

A successful research statement will describe both your past research as well as your research plans, with the best balance to be determined by the applicant. The research plans should include a description of how they relate to research currently being performed by faculty members at McGill. While we appreciate that the finest nuances of one’s research may be understandable only by experts, applicants are advised to make the broadest strokes of their research (and its significance) understandable to an interdisciplinary selection committee consisting of members coming from the entire breadth of TSI’s research mission. The total length of the research statement should not exceed two pages (including figures), although an additional page of references is acceptable.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and will be for two years with a possible renewal for a third year, dependent on supervisor approval and the availability of funds. Preference is given to applicants within 3 years of the PhD. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by the deadline of December 1, 2025.

We expect to make first-round offers and to notify the waitlist by mid January. Later-round offers will be made through mid-February.

We also encourage applicants to consider applying for a CITA National Fellowship to be held at McGill. A separation application must be submitted directly to CITA. See https://www.cita.utoronto.ca/opportunities/national-fellow-hosts/national-fellows-info/ for details (deadline: Nov. 3).

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity within its community. We welcome applications from: women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized people/visible minorities, ethnic minorities, 2SLGBTQIA* people (sexual orientation and/or gender identity minorities), and others who may contribute to diversification.

Included Benefits:
Postdoctoral researchers at McGill enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, see:
https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/fellows/healthcare