Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Mathematical Foundations of AI and Formal Reasoning

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Mathematical Foundations of AI and Formal Reasoning. The start date of the position is July 1, 2027, or as mutually agreed. We offer an excellent research environment. The successful candidate will establish their own research program, supervise graduate students, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.

The University of Alberta provides an exceptional environment for research at the intersection of mathematics and AI. The Department has existing strength in formalization and formal reasoning, and there are substantial opportunities for collaboration with the Department of Computing Science and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). The successful candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to the University’s growing research and educational activities in AI and data science.

The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathematics/Statistics departments in Canada and has strong connections with other scientific institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, see www.mathstats.ualberta.ca. Questions regarding the position may be directed to mssadmin@ualberta.ca.

Review of complete applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

• Must have a PhD degree in Mathematics (or a closely related mathematical field) completed prior to the start date of this position.
• Must demonstrate strong promise and significant achievements in research in Mathematics in connection to AI and Formal Reasoning.
• A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching is essential.
• Areas of interest include mathematical foundations of AI, mathematics of AI safety and alignment, formalization of mathematics in Lean, and automated theorem proving.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following as separate documents by clicking the “Apply Now” button below:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching profile outlining your experience and interests

Throughout their application, we ask applicants to describe their plans for helping to reduce inequities, remove barriers to access, and cultivate a sense of belonging in their teaching, research, mentorship, and service.

We also require at least three confidential letters of reference, one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching ability. The referees should submit their letters to mssairef@ualberta.ca. Interviewees will have the opportunity to express the need for any accommodations, e.g., related to one's mobility, dietary restrictions, child care, etc.

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, including a comprehensive benefits package.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.