Perimeter Institute is a leading centre for scientific research, training, and educational outreach in foundational theoretical physics. Located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, its mission is to advance our understanding of the universe at the most fundamental level, stimulating the breakthroughs that could transform our future.
It is a place where bold ideas flourish. It’s a culture that thrives on collaboration and new perspectives, bringing together great minds in a shared endeavour to achieve breakthroughs that will transform our future.
Why Work at Perimeter? A Culture of Innovation, Collaboration, and Support
- Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment: We offer the flexibility you need to balance work and life, with options for hybrid arrangements.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. We provide extended health benefits that support you and your family in maintaining a healthy and balanced life.
- Employer-Matched Pension Plan: We invest in your future by offering an employer-matched pension plan, ensuring financial security for the years to come.
- Generous Time-Off Policy: We provide ample vacation, personal time, and other leave options so you can recharge and focus on what matters most.
- Personal and Professional Development: We support your growth with dedicated funding for professional development tailored to your goals.
- Dynamic, One-of-a-Kind Facility: Work in a cutting-edge facility unique to Canada, designed to produce scientific breakthroughs by fostering collaboration, creativity, and a vibrant workplace culture.
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Workplace culture
The Institute prides itself on being a welcoming, fun, comfortable, and safe environment to be a part of.
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Perimeter Institute’s Commitment
Perimeter Institute fosters collaboration and fresh perspectives while taking concrete steps to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in theoretical physics.
Available positions
Faculty
- Tenure Track Faculty Appointment at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Theoretical Physics
- The Ray Laflamme Early Career Chair in Quantum Computing and Quantum Information
- Perimeter and University of Waterloo, Joint Faculty Position at the Intersection of AI, Theoretical Physics and Mathematical Foundations
- 2025 Faculty Positions
- Tenure Track Faculty Appointment in Elementary Particle Theory
- Joint University of Guelph and Perimeter Institute Assistant Professor in Physics
Other Research Positions
Administrative
Summer Students
- Graphic Designer Summer Student 2026
- IT DevOps & Cloud Developer Summer Student 2026
- Video Creator & Editor Summer Student 2026
- Advancement Summer Student 2026
- Technology Specialist, Infrastructure Summer Student 2026
- Training and Scientific Programs Summer Student 2026
- Media Technology Summer Student 2026