Canada impact+ research Chair In Defence And Dual-use Technologies

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: salary will be commensurate with qualificati...
World-leading researchers
Research excellence and tangible impact
Transformative projects
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges

Job Summary

  • The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges.
  • Successful candidates will be responsible for leading an innovative, transformative and world-leading research program within their selected strategic priority area, creating and maintaining an inclusive, collaborative environment, and recruiting, teaching, and mentoring a diverse team of researchers and trainees.
  • The Impact+ award is valued at $4 million or $8 million, over a period of 8 years, with a possibility for a four-year funded extension.

Matching Summary

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges.

Salary

Base: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • world-leading researchers
  • research excellence and tangible impact
  • transformative projects
  • knowledge mobilization plan
  • inclusive, collaborative environment

Nice-to-have

  • developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel
  • collaboration across sectors and borders
  • commercialization and social and economic benefits

Key Requirements

  • internationally based at time of application
  • PhD required for tenure-track position
  • Full Professor or Associate Professor rank

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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