Program Description

Call for Applications: PIMS Co-Director, Programs

Applications are invited for the position of Co-Director, Programs of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), with a preferred starting date of September 1, 2025. PIMS is a leading consortium of mathematical scientists from:

• Simon Fraser University
• University of Alberta
• University of British Columbia
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge
• University of Manitoba
• University of Regina
• University of Saskatchewan
• University of Victoria
• University of Washington

PIMS is supported by these universities, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Simons Foundation.

Responsibilities

The Co-Director, Programs will collaborate with the PIMS Director, the Co-Director, Industry, the PIMS Central Team, and stakeholders from across the PIMS network to promote and advance the mathematical sciences.

The position entails overseeing strategic and operational portfolios, including

• Management of key PIMS initiatives such as Thematic Summers, exchange programs, summer schools.
• Guiding research proposal development for Collaborative Research Groups (CRGs) and PIMS Research Networks (PRNs)
• Pursuing partnerships and agreements with mathematical science institutes (with a focus on North and Latin America)
• Identify funding opportunities for thematic and international research activities.

Additional responsibilities include chairing the PIMS Postdoctoral Committee, managing network-wide research activities, and supporting PIMS's commitments to EDI and Indigenous Engagement. A successful candidate would normally be a regular faculty member at a PIMS university during the time of their appointment, but qualified adjunct or emeritus professors who are capable and qualified will also be considered.

Applicants must have an exceptional record of accomplishment in the mathematical sciences (including mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related fields) and possess expertise and skills aligned with the scientific and educational mandate of PIMS, as detailed on the PIMS website. Candidates should also demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Applications

Applications should be submitted directly via this website. Enquiries and applications may also be sent to co-director-search@pims.math.ca. In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 31, 2025. Applications should include a cover letter and detailed CV, and applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent (either to this site or via email). Applications submitted by email should send the requested materials to co-director-search@pims.math.ca and arrange for their letters of reference to be sent directly to that address.

Selection Process

PIMS will select a Co-Director, Programs on the basis of merit and is committed to equity in the selection process. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.