for this appointment is a mutually agreed-upon date in 2027.
The Department of Physics currently has 18 faculty members and offers strong undergraduate and graduate programs through to the Ph.D. level. Graduate education and research are further enhanced through participation in the Graduate Studies in Physics (GSP) program, jointly operated by the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo, as well as the Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG). Our faculty members collaborate with a wide range of on-campus research facilities, including the Electrochemical Technology Centre and the Advanced Analysis Centre, as well as at major external research institutions such as the Canadian Light Source, the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and TRIUMF. Experimental and theoretical research strengths include astrophysics and gravitation, biophysics, condensed matter physics and materials physics, nanoscience, physics education research, planetary surface exploration, and nuclear and subatomic physics.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in experimental condensed matter physics, materials physics, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated exceptional potential for independent research, as well as excellence in student mentorship.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, or strong potential for teaching excellence, together with enthusiasm for contributing to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.
Application Process
Assessment of applications will begin on September 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on the University careers site and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #2634) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file uploaded to cv): cover letter, curriculum vitae, proposed research program, teaching statement, diversity statement, and contact information of three references.
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Stefan Kycia, Chair, Department of Physics, University of Guelph.
