Canada impact+ research Chair In Food And Water Security

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: $4 million or $8 million over 8 years, with ...
World-leading researcher
Tangible impact
Transformative projects
McGill University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program, open to the rank of Associate or Full Professor

Job Summary

  • McGill University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program, open to the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
  • 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.

Salary

Base: $4 million or $8 million over 8 years, with possibility for 4-year extension at 50%; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • world-leading researcher
  • tangible impact
  • transformative projects
  • knowledge mobilization plan
  • research excellence

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration across sectors
  • developing next generation
  • inclusive, collaborative environment
  • diverse communities

Key Requirements

  • Internationally based
  • PhD required for tenure-track
  • Full Professor or Associate Professor rank

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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