[TYPES/announce] Assistant Professor position at Dalhousie

[Peter Selinger]

Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science

Dalhousie University invites applicants for a probationary tenure
track position in Mathematics from outstanding candidates with a
strong background in the mathematical modelling of programming
languages and in quantum computing.

The candidates should have demonstrated ability or potential for
teaching excellence and establishing a successful research
program. The successful candidate will have a PhD in the Mathematical
Sciences.  Expertise in type theory, category theory, mathematical
logic, and/or number theoretic methods in quantum information theory
will be an asset. In addition to carrying out their independent
research program, the successful candidate will be expected to join an
existing research project on the design, semantics, and formal
verification of programming languages for quantum computing.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Dalhousie University
is at the forefront of research developments in the semantics of
quantum programming languages, categorical quantum mechanics, quantum
circuit theory, and unitary approximation. The division of Mathematics
also has strong research groups in category theory, commutative
algebra, harmonic analysis, cosmology, dynamical systems, graphs and
games, and differential geometry. The department has a flourishing
graduate program and a strong undergraduate Honours program.

The start date for the position is September 1, 2017.

Consideration of candidates will begin on April 30, 2017, and will
continue until the position is filled.  Complete applications will
include a curriculum vitae, a research proposal (max 3 pages), a
statement of teaching interests and experience, a completed
Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at
www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid, and three confidential letters of
reference, forwarded under separate cover by the referees, to:

Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Chase Building, Room 219
PO Box 15000, 6316 Coburg Road
Halifax, N.S. B3H 4R2 Canada
email: chair at mathstat.dal.ca
phone: 902-494-2572
fax: 902-494-5130
web: mathstat.dal.ca

Dalhousie is Atlantic Canada's leading research university. The main
campus in situated in Halifax - a city known for its youthful spirit,
rich history, and scenic waterfront. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will
be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a
collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The
university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons
with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of
minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates
who would contribute to the diversity of our community.