Workplace Culture at Perimeter Institute

Perimeter Institute's architecturally innovative building was designed with extensive input from scientists to optimise research, training, and scientific outreach activities. Located in Waterloo, Ontario, the building comprises blackboard-lined think-spaces, casual interaction areas, formal seminar rooms, and a welcoming bistro.

With collaborative opportunities around every corner, Perimeter's home is an important contributor to the research culture within.

Perimeter Institute is passionate about sharing the excitement of scientific research and discovery. In addition, the building is an amazing environment to connect with a community of like-minded individuals.

From 10-person gatherings to 200+ attendance movie viewings, there is always something happening within the building.

Perimeter Institute aims to be a better place for all through the grassroots, volunteer-led Inclusive PI Platform. Working groups of students, postdocs, faculty, and staff address issues ranging from respect in codes of conduct to empowering young researchers, mental health, and diversity in physics.

As part of our Strategic EDI Plan, Perimeter aims to effect positive change in the balance of women and other under-represented groups in theoretical physics through a series of special initiatives named after pioneering German mathematician Emmy Noether including:

• Sponsoring and hosting conferences, camps, and workshops devoted to women in physics;
• Use educational outreach and communications channels to showcase the contributions women make to physics;
• Strive toward gender equity in Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) master’s and PhD programs and other training projects; and
• Funding individual fellowship opportunities and chair positions to attract and retain outstanding women researchers.

You can learn more about Perimeter’s EDI Strategy here.

You can read Perimeter’s Respectful Environment Code of Conduct here

Perimeter Institute is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive to all persons who work, study or visit the Institute (including volunteers, patrons and third party contractors). Learn more about Accessibility at Perimeter Institute. 

We work with applicants who require special accommodation to understand the impact of their disability and ensure appropriate accommodation during the application/interview process and beyond. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Perimeter Institute brings together great minds in a shared endeavour to achieve breakthroughs in theoretical physics. Our culture thrives on collaboration and new perspectives.

We recognize that imbalances persist, both in theoretical physics in general and at Perimeter Institute specifically. We are taking concrete actions to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in our community.

You can learn more about Perimeter’s EDI Strategy here.