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Assistant / Associate Professor CRC Physics Thunder Bay / Orillia / Barrie Full time, Permanent Assistant / Associate Professor TenureTrack Appointment in Quantum Technologies Opportunity Overview Lakehead University invites applications for an NSERC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Technologies. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, starting January 1, 2027. Primary Responsibilities - Lead an original, innovative research program in quantum technologies with worldclass quality. - Develop and maintain a diverse and inclusive research team and training environment. - Conduct and publish highimpact research, fulfilling the CRC mandate and attracting external funding. - Maintain a reduced teaching load during the CRC period, while mentoring students, trainees and research personnel. Qualifications - PhD in Physics or a related area. - Outstanding record of research creativity and achievement, with potential to achieve international recognition within the next five to ten years. - Strong record of service to the research community (peer review, advisory committees) and experience mentoring students, trainees, and research staff. - Demonstrated excellence in teaching, supported by a teaching dossier and reference letters. - Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of partners (academic, public, private, nonprofit, philanthropic). - Eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC: no more than ten years from the first independent academic appointment, or more if a valid career interruption is documented. Compensation Assumed salary range (subject to the Lakehead University Faculty Association Collective Agreement and experience): - Associate Professor: $120,496 $170,496 - Assistant Professor: $88,094 $133,223 Benefits - Reduced teaching load during the CRC period. - Startup grant, CFIJELF Infrastructure Grant, annual research grant, and research space. Application Requirements - Cover letter (up to 2 pages). - Curriculum vitae (any format). - Statement of Research Interests and Proposed CRC Research Plan (approximately 3 pages). - Statement of Teaching Philosophy (up to 2 pages). - Statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (up to 1 page). - Contact information for three references, at least one of whom is at arm's length. - Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada Form. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement Lakehead University is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and other equityseeking groups. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority in consideration of immigration requirements. Applications posted April 2, 2026. Review of applications begins June 1, 2026. Reference #: SES-2027-28-02. #J-18808-Ljbffr