University of Ottawa

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The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinabé-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada's Capital.

Analytical laboratories on campus include microbeam (SEM, TEM, EMPA), X-ray (SCXRD, PXRD, XRF, Micro-CT), and geochemical (LA-ICP-MS, ICP-ES, ICP-OES) facilities, the Ján Veizer Stable Isotope Laboratory, and Canada’s National AE Lalonde Accelerator Mass Spectrometer Laboratory.

Homepage: https://www.uottawa.ca/

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in hydrogeology or hydrology. We seek a bilingual (French/English) scientist with an outstanding track record for innovative research in hydrogeology and/or hydrology with possible emphasis on northern Canada or impacts from climate change, resource development or carbon mitigation strategies. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse skill sets as applied to hydro(geo)logical problems. These skill sets may include modelling, remote sensing and/or machine learning. Candidates are encouraged to indicate if they, or their collaborators would leverage existing analytical infrastructure (see below). The start date is July 1, 2026.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. Appointment at a higher rank is subject to budgetary approval.

Duties: The responsibilities include:

1. teaching hydrogeology (French) and hydrology (French and English);
2. supervising BSc, MSc and PhD students;
3. developing an externally-funded research program;
4. establish links with industry and government agencies;
5. contributing to administrative and academic activities with the department and faculty.

Terms: Tenure-track position

Skill requirements:

• PhD in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• Postdoctoral experience
• Excellent didactic skills are an asset
• Language: The University of Ottawa is proud to be the largest bilingual (English-French) university in North America, and considers bilingualism to be one of its distinguishing characteristics. At the time of hiring, the selected candidate must have an active knowledge of French. The selected candidate must be able to work and teach in both official languages to obtain tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Application procedure: Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Academic Careers website. Candidates should include the following in their application:

• a cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• a statement summarizing the proposed research program (2-3 pages);
• strategies of the candidate's pedagogical approach to teaching Earth Sciences, with specific commentary on the anticipated role of AI in their teaching (2 pages);
• a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service (1 page);
• names and contact details of three professional references.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025. Applications received before this date will receive full consideration. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact information: Dr. Glenn Milne, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada, EESpost@uottawa.ca