[Job-offers-cs] Tenure-Track position in the Dept. of Combinatorics & Optimization, University of Waterloo

[Pekka Orponen]

The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization 
(https://math.uwaterloo.ca/co in the Faculty of Mathematics at the 
University of Waterloo invites applications for one tenure-track faculty 
position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointments at the level 
of Associate or Full Professor with tenure will be considered in special 
cases that substantially enhance the reputation of the department. The 
focus area of this search is continuous optimization; however, stellar 
candidates in any of the department's research areas of algebraic 
combinatorics, continuous optimization, cryptography, discrete 
optimization, graph theory, and quantum computing are welcome to apply.

A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are 
required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active 
program of research, to attract and supervise graduate students, and to 
participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. The salary range for 
the position is $105,000 to $155,000. Negotiations beyond this salary 
range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. The 
anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. Interested individuals should 
apply using the MathJobs site (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/lists/27436 
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching 
statements, and up to three reprints/preprints. In addition, at least 
three reference letters should be submitted.

The deadline for applications is December 12, 2025. Applications 
received by December 12 will be given full consideration. However, 
applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes 
place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and 
Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand 
Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on 
each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation 
takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, 
and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous 
Initiatives Office 
(https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives)

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 applicants who 
identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), 
Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons 
with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace 
accommodation requests, please contact combopt at uwaterloo.ca or David 
Jao, (djao at uwaterloo.ca) Chair, Department of Combinatorics and 
Optimization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application 
process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact 
combopt at uwaterloo.ca or David Jao, Chair, Department of Combinatorics 
and Optimization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

Three reasons to apply: 
https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo>

Dept. of Combinatorics & Optimization

Faculty of Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, CANADA