The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematical Medicine and Biology. In special cases a position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor may be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an outstanding research program that strengthens or complements the department’s existing activities in mathematical medicine and biology. Areas of current strength include mathematical oncology, computational physiology, systems and synthetic biology, mathematical neuroscience, and infectious-disease and epidemiological modelling. Relevant methodological strengths include dynamical systems, multiscale mechanistic modelling, scientific computing, and scientific machine learning. The department also supports experimental research through laboratory facilities in mathematical biology and mathematical medicine, including bacterial systems and cell-culture research, providing opportunities to integrate mathematical modelling with experimental studies. Candidates working broadly at the interface of mathematics, biology, and medicine are encouraged to apply, including those whose research engages with experimental, field, observational, clinical, or computational data. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and to the supervision and mentorship of graduate students.
Candidates interested in this position should have a PhD or equivalent in Applied Mathematics or a related field. The salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000. The effective date of appointment is July 1, 2027. Interested individuals should apply using MathJobs (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/29163). Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluation summaries (if available), up to three reprints/preprints, and a brief statement describing their approach to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment that supports a diverse academic community. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three reference letters submitted on their behalf.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including people with disabilities and applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
For full consideration, applications must be received by December 4, 2026. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
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About the Department of Applied Mathematics: The Department of Applied Mathematics is one of four departments that, together with the School of Computer Science, comprise the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. With 300 faculty members, 7,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in mathematics and computer science, Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics is a global powerhouse in research, education and innovation. The Applied Mathematics department has 30 regular faculty members. Research in the department is enhanced by interdisciplinary and industrial collaborations and links to interdisciplinary institutes including the Waterloo Data and Artificial Intelligence Institute, the Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience, the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, the Waterloo Institute for Complexity & Innovation, the Network for Aging Research, the Waterloo Climate Institute, and the Centre for Mathematical Medicine at the Fields Institute Toronto. The department has a substantial graduate program with over 100 graduate students pursuing master’s or PhD degrees, and strong undergraduate programs in applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and scientific machine learning. More information about the department can be found at https://uwaterloo.ca/applied-mathematics/.
