FINANCE, HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

The Finance (FNCE) Area at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Quantum Finance. The appointment start date is July 1, 2026.
We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on FinTech and emerging technologies in financial markets, and who demonstrate a strong interest in engaging with quantum research. While prior work in quantum technologies is not required, the successful candidate should show clear potential and willingness to contribute to a growing stream of research in Quantum Finance. This includes exploring how quantum computing, algorithms, cryptography, and sensing can be applied to financial markets, in alignment with the University of Calgary’s Quantum City initiative.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a high-impact research program in Quantum Finance and/or FinTech;
• Publish in leading academic journals;
• Engage in outreach and collaboration with academic, industry, and policy communities;
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in related areas;
• Provide service to the university and the academic profession consistent with the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant culture of management education, research, and innovation. The Haskayne School of Business is home to the Decentralized Finance Laboratory, a hub for FinTech research, education, and experiential learning. The Lab serves as a platform connecting researchers and students with the financial services industry, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. Haskayne is emerging as one of North America’s leading business schools specializing in FinTech, with a distinctive focus on digital platforms, blockchain, and central bank digital currencies. The addition of faculty with expertise in quantum technologies will further enhance our FinTech research group and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Haskayne School of Business seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of business. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported. This includes the provision of a formal mentoring program, internal grant review programs that enhance success in research grant applications, pilot funding programs, and other support programs
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates may have diverse career paths and that career interruptions do not diminish the value of academic achievements. Applicants are encouraged - but not required - to provide any relevant information regarding such interruptions to ensure a fair and inclusive evaluation. Selection committees are instructed to consider the impact of these circumstances when assessing research productivity.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link. In your cover letter, please indicate the rank for which you are applying.

Please note that the application system allows for a maximum of four attachments. You may need to merge documents. The four required attachments are:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including names and contact information for three referees;
• Statement of research interests;
• Statement of teaching philosophy or teaching dossier
• Statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion

Questions may be addressed to:
KJ (Kyoung Jin) Choi
Area Chair of Finance, Haskayne School of Business kjchoi@ucalgary.ca