Job Description

Description

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary is inviting applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Scholar appointment, with the possibility of extension to a second year based on satisfactory performance. The term of this appointment is September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027, with the possibility of renewal September 1, 2027 - August 31, 2028.



An important criterion for a successful application is a good match with current research areas in the Department, and these can be found here:

https://science.ucalgary.ca/mathematics-statistics/research/research-areas

Overview:

The Postdoctoral Scholar will carry out research under the direction and supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics in the Faculty of Science. The minimum initial annual salary for this Postdoctoral Scholar appointment is $49,000. The annual salary will increase to $51,000 on July 1, 2026, and $53,000 on July 1, 2027. For further information about the terms and conditions of employment that apply to this Postdoctoral Scholar appointment, please review the Collective Agreement between the University of Calgary and the Postdoctoral Fellows Association of the University of Calgary.


Postdoctoral Scholars in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics can earn additional income by contributing to teaching within the Department. The successful applicant for this Postdoctoral appointment will be expected to concurrently apply for the Sessional Teaching positions posted on Job ID 35984.


Sessional teaching appointments are compensated separately, in accordance Schedule "B" of the Collective Agreement between the University of Calgary and the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary. The current base salary rate for Sessional appointments is $7,044 per half course equivalent. There are normally two Sessional teaching appointments available to each Postdoctoral Scholar each year.

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this Postdoctoral Appointment, the applicant must normally have received their PhD no earlier than August 31, 2021. The PhD must be completed before the start of the appointment.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically

as a single pdf

and consisting of:

Cover letter, including the name(s) and justification of the target research group Curriculum Vitae Statement of research interests Contact information for three (3) academic references (including one from a proposed department supervisor).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis starting on

January 15, 2026

, and will be accepted until all positions are awarded.



The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.


To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Postdoc Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).