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

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: $4 million or $8 million over 8 years, with ...
World-leading research program
Inclusive, collaborative environment
Knowledge mobilization plan
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) 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 (Impact+) Program is a one-time initiative 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

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) 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: $4 million or $8 million over 8 years, with possibility for 4-year extension at 50% of original award value; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • world-leading research program
  • inclusive, collaborative environment
  • knowledge mobilization plan
  • advanced digital technologies

Nice-to-have

  • visionary research leadership
  • fostering excellence and diversity
  • contribute to service within academic community

Key Requirements

  • Internationally based at application deadline
  • Associate or Full Professor rank
  • PhD required for tenure-track appointment

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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