Position Description

Call for Applications: PIMS Co-Director, Careers

Applications are invited for the position of Co-Director, Careers of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) for a term of up to five years. The start date is negotiable, but must be on or before July 1, 2026. 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.

About the Position

The PIMS Board of Directors appoints two faculty members at PIMS Member Universities as Co-Directors as a result of a competitive search process. The PIMS Co-Directors will report to the PIMS Director, serve for up to 5 years and may be reappointed for at most one additional term of up to 5 years.

Position Portfolio

1. Has primary responsibility for industry and non-academic research partner relations.
2. Contributes to all strategic decisions for PIMS and is primarily responsible for strategic decisions for PIMS that are related to industrial collaboration or career pathways in the mathematical sciences.
3. Recruits and provides guidance and feedback for industry and career-related proposals. Primarily responsible for providing guidance/feedback for summer schools and HQP-facing activities.
4. Is responsible for structuring partnerships or MOUs to support industry collaboration and career development for HQP.
5. Is primarily responsible for industrial/government grant proposals to support PIMS industry and career-related activities, and serves as PI on such proposals when appropriate.
6. Has primary responsibility for career development for PIMS PDFs, in coordination with the rest of the Directorate. Manages PDF Orientation, PDF Summit, and Emergent Research seminar series.
7. Has primary responsibility for career development for graduate students. Manages the Network-wide Courses.
8. Has responsibility for management of any additional PIMS staff at the Member Institution where they are employed.
9. Is responsible for EDI policy for PIMS, in coordination with the Director and other Co-Director(s). Has primary responsibility for delivering EDI-related training activities to the PIMS network.
funding opportunities for thematic and international research activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the PIMS Director and the PIMS Co-Director, Programs.

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 May 24, 2025. Applications should include:

• A cover letter
• A detailed CV
• At least three letters of recommendation
• A Letter of support from your Department Head, confirming their support for your participation and their willingness to work with you to negotiate an appropriate workload, including a teaching release (specific terms to be negotiated). N.B. This item will be requested directly using the mathjobs Institutional Authorization feature.

Selection Process

PIMS will select a Co-Director, Careers 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.