McGill University

Homepage: https://www.mcgill.ca/meteo/

Position Description:
We seek candidates who will pursue research in physical oceanography with a strong modelling, observational and/or theoretical component. The range of possible research areas includes (but is not limited to) ocean-atmosphere coupling, interactions with the cryosphere, coastal processes, arctic oceanography, dynamics, and the ocean’s role in climate and climate change.

Job Duties:
The successful applicant will develop an active research program, supervise graduate students, and have a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
A PhD in physical oceanography or a closely related field is required.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Science, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to David.Straub@mcgill.ca (search committee chair) and Yi.Huang@mcgill.ca (department chair).

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• cover letter and curriculum vitae
• statement of research
• statement of teaching interests
• names and contact information of three referees

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

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