Canada Impact+ Research Chair In Advanced Digital Technologies (ai, Quantum, Cybersecurity)

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: commensurate with qualifications + experienc...
World-leading researcher
Advanced digital technologies
Research excellence and tangible impact
McGill University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program, open to the rank of Associate or Full Professor, designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges

Job Summary

  • McGill University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program, open to the rank of Associate or Full Professor, designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges.
  • Impact+ Research Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders.
  • 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; recruiting, teaching, and mentoring a diverse team of researchers and trainees.

Matching Summary

McGill University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program, open to the rank of Associate or Full Professor, designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • world-leading researcher
  • advanced digital technologies
  • research excellence and tangible impact
  • transformative projects
  • knowledge mobilization plan

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration across sectors and borders
  • developing next generation of personnel
  • fostering excellence and diversity

Key Requirements

  • internationally based at time of application
  • track record of research accomplishments
  • Associate or Full Professor rank
  • PhD required for tenure-track
  • authorized to work in Canada

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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