Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader In Sustainable Systems Engineering For Environmental Intelligent Systems And Digital Agriculture (assistant Professor Or Associate Professor, Tenure Track)

Brock University

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Assistant professor: $127,000 – $140,000; associat...
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Phd in engineering required
Professional engineer license eligibility
Residing outside canada currently
** Brock University is seeking an early career researcher for a tenure-track position in Sustainable Systems Engineering, focusing on Environmental Intelligent Systems and Digital Agriculture. This role is part of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program, aimed at attracting internationally recognized scholars to address critical sustainability challenges. **

Job Summary

  • This position recruits an Early Career Researcher to lead an independent research program in Sustainable Systems Engineering aligned with federal strategic priorities on environment and food security.
  • The role offers a six-year funded award valued at $600,000 to support salaries, benefits, and research activities for a scholar developing intelligent systems for the Niagara wine industry.
  • Candidates must be currently residing outside Canada and are eligible for fast-track work permit approvals under the Global Skills Strategy with accelerated transitions to permanent residency.

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** Brock University is seeking an early career researcher for a tenure-track position in Sustainable Systems Engineering, focusing on Environmental Intelligent Systems and Digital Agriculture. This role is part of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program, aimed at attracting internationally recognized scholars to address critical sustainability challenges. **

Salary

Assistant Professor: $127,000 – $140,000; Associate Professor: $155,000 - $172,000; Benefits include partial teaching release and start-up funds

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in engineering required
  • Professional Engineer license eligibility
  • Residing outside Canada currently
  • Robotics and sensing technology design
  • Data-driven agricultural decision systems

Nice-to-have

  • Industry experience in engineering sectors
  • Knowledge of agricultural practices
  • Interdisciplinary collaborative research
  • Technology transfer and commercialization track record
  • Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Key Requirements

  • PhD in engineering degree
  • P.Eng licensure or eligibility within three years
  • Must reside outside Canada at time of application
  • Demonstrated research excellence in sustainable systems
  • Alignment with climate resilience or food security priorities

Work Rights

Must reside outside Canada; Canadian citizens/PRs given priority but international recruitment is the goal

Sponsorship: available

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