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

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Commensurate with qualifications; award valued at ...
Defence and dual-use technologies expertise
International leadership in discipline
Research translation and commercialization
This role supports world-leading researchers addressing critical national and global challenges through the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program

Job Summary

  • This role supports world-leading researchers addressing critical national and global challenges through the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program.
  • Successful candidates will lead an innovative research program, recruit diverse teams, and drive the translation of discoveries into applications for social and economic benefits.
  • The position offers long-term funding valued at $4 million or $8 million over 8 years with potential for extension to support ambitious projects.

Matching Summary

This role supports world-leading researchers addressing critical national and global challenges through the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications; Award valued at $4M or $8M over 8 years

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Defence and dual-use technologies expertise
  • International leadership in discipline
  • Research translation and commercialization
  • Team recruitment and mentorship
  • Knowledge mobilization plan delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive collaborative environment creation
  • Diverse intellectual traditions integration
  • Cross-sector partnership collaboration
  • Visionary research leadership skills

Key Requirements

  • Must be internationally based outside Canada at application deadline
  • PhD required for tenure-track appointment
  • Full Professor or Associate Professor rank
  • Recent track record of outstanding research
  • Authorized to work in Canada

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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