PIMS-UBC Math Academic Job Forum

Topic

The 2026 PIMS-UBC Math Academic Job Forum for Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students will take place on Wednesday, October 28, from 12:00 to 1:45 pm Pacific Time.

This will be a Zoom event featuring four speakers offering perspectives on academic career paths and the job application process.
 

Speakers

Andrew Rechnitzer
Andrew Rechnitzer
Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics, University of British Columbia
Fok-Shuen Leung
Fok-Shuen Leung
Professor of Teaching and Undergraduate Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of British Columbia
Vanessa Radzimski
Vanessa Radzimski
Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of the Fraser Valley
Ahmet Alacaoglu
Ahmet Alacaoglu
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of British Columbia

Details

The forum will explore a range of academic career paths, including research-stream positions at research-intensive universities, educational leadership positions, and positions at teaching-focused universities and colleges. The speakers will bring varied perspectives, including that of a recent research-stream hire.

The forum is designed to help postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in mathematics and related areas navigate the academic job market. It will consist of short presentations by the speakers, followed by discussion.

Approximate Schedule
 

Start Time: 12:00 PM PDT

  • Welcome by PIMS Director
  • Andrew Rechnitzer
  • Fok-Shuen Leung
  • Vanessa Radzimski
  • Ahmet Alacaoglu
  • Discussion and questions

End Time: 1:45 PM PDT
 

Jump to Event Details
Event Type
Scientific, Workshop
Date
October 28, 2026
Time
-
Location
University of British Columbia

Organizers
Ailana Fraser
University of British Columbia
Registration

Please register for this meeting via Zoom

Register via zoom