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Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Assistant Professor, Oceanography and Earth Systems - McGill University

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences of McGill University is seeking
outstanding applicants for a tenure-track professor in oceanography and earth systems. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, and 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. A PhD in physical oceanography or a closely related field is required.

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.

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences has strong ties with McGill’s Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Science, and Geography departments. In the larger Montreal area, we also have strong ties with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), OURANOS, and UQAM. Access to high-performance computing is through the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

McGill University is an English language university and is one of four universities in Montreal, reputed to be one of North America’s most cosmopolitan cities. For more information about McGill University and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic
Sciences, please see here. Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and names and contact information for three references. Following a preliminary screening, we will contact the references directly. Applications should be submitted electronically via McGill’s Workday site.

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).

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Postdoctoral Position within the Atmospheric Physical Parametrizations Group - ECCC

Atmospheric Physical Parametrizations for Numerical Weather Prediction

The Atmospheric Numerical Prediction Research Section at Environment and Climate Change Canada may have upcoming opportunities for postdoctoral researchers within the Atmospheric Physical Parametrizations group. These positions are intended to be offered for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of renewal or transition to a permanent role. We are seeking candidates with interests and expertise in the development and improvement of physical parametrizations for numerical weather prediction systems. The work would be based in Dorval, QC, Canada, and would focus on improving atmospheric forecast model performance, particularly in areas such as microphysics, radiation and cloud representation, and Arctic weather processes.

Candidates with the following qualifications would be particularly relevant:

• Experience in development of physical parameterizations of a numerical weather or climate model.
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating climate or numerical weather model results.
• Experience in developing, modifying, and maintaining scientific code using programming languages such as FORTRAN as well as Python.

Any potential postdoctoral opportunities will be filled through the Government of Canada’s the Postdoctoral Research Program (canada.ca). Interested candidates must therefore apply through this official website. Once your application has been submitted, please contact Emilia.diaconescu@ec.gc.ca and provide a copy of the CV, information on their country of citizenship/origin, and if applicable their current immigration status in Canada (e.g., work visa, permanent residency, etc.)