Canada Excellence Research Chair In Foundations Of Efficient Artificial Intelligence

McGill University

Montreal, QC, Canada
Award value: $8 million or $4 million over 8 years...
Foundations of efficient artificial intelligence research
Mathematical and computational optimization expertise
International recognition as a research leader
The role seeks an internationally recognized leader to develop next-generation AI approaches that are more sustainable and accessible

Job Summary

  • The role seeks an internationally recognized leader to develop next-generation AI approaches that are more sustainable and accessible.
  • Successful candidates will be appointed as Associate or Full Professor at McGill University and become core members of Mila.
  • The position offers an eight-year award valued at $8 million or $4 million to support ambitious research programs.

Matching Summary

The role seeks an internationally recognized leader to develop next-generation AI approaches that are more sustainable and accessible.

Salary

Award value: $8 million or $4 million over 8 years; Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Foundations of Efficient Artificial Intelligence research
  • Mathematical and computational optimization expertise
  • International recognition as a research leader
  • Experience in statistical learning or brain-inspired paradigms

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to recruit diverse researchers and trainees
  • Collaboration with industry AI groups like Google or Meta
  • Track record in sustainability and accessibility of AI
  • Engagement with underrepresented communities in research

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in relevant discipline
  • Current rank of Full Professor or expected promotion within 2 years
  • Qualifications enabling appointment as Full Professor for non-academic applicants

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