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

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Salary commensurate with qualifications; award val...
Advanced digital technologies expertise
Ai, quantum, or cybersecurity focus
International candidate eligibility required
This role offers a Canada Impact+ Research Chair position valued at $4 million or $8 million over 8 years to support world-leading researchers

Job Summary

  • This role offers a Canada Impact+ Research Chair position valued at $4 million or $8 million over 8 years to support world-leading researchers.
  • Successful candidates will lead an innovative research program while recruiting, teaching, and mentoring a diverse team of researchers and trainees.
  • The position requires applicants to be currently residing outside of Canada and eligible for a tenure-track appointment as Full or Associate Professor.

Matching Summary

This role offers a Canada Impact+ Research Chair position valued at $4 million or $8 million over 8 years to support world-leading researchers.

Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications; Award value $4M-$8M over 8 years; Relocation support available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced digital technologies expertise
  • AI, quantum, or cybersecurity focus
  • International candidate eligibility required
  • Tenure-track professor appointment
  • Research team leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Cross-sector collaboration skills
  • Visionary research leadership
  • Experience with commercialization
  • Strong teaching portfolio

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • Full or Associate Professor rank
  • Must reside outside Canada at application time
  • Authorized to work in Canada
  • Willingness to work in Quebec

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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