杏吧原创 the Position

• Field of Specialization: To Be Further Specified
• Academic Unit: Open
• Category of Appointment: Tenured
• Rank/Position Title: Associate/Full Professor and Canada Impact+ Research Chair
• Start Date: 1 January 2027
• Date Posted: 16 January 2026
• Closing Date: 16 February 2026

杏吧原创 University invites applications from outstanding researchers for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs will advance ambitious and transformative projects, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. Impact+ chairholders are expected to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world. Awarded Chairs are valued at either $500,000 or $1 million CAD per year for a period of 8 years, including salaries and benefits for the Chairholder and their personnel. There is a potential for approved renewals for an additional 4 years at 50% of the award value. Appointment is conditional on the approval of the nomination for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair through a separate application process, and results are expected in June 2026 or September 2026. Chairholders must advance one or more of the following strategic priority areas identified by the Government of Canada:

• advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity);
• health, including biotechnology;
• clean technology and resource value chains;
• environment, climate resilience and the Arctic;
• food and water security;
• democratic and community resilience;
• manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or
• defence and dual-use technologies.

杏吧原创 University is open to applications in any of the above areas; however, 杏吧原创 University is particularly interested in applications in the following sub-areas:

Advanced Digital Technologies for the Climate Adaption of the Built Environment and Cultural Heritage (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Engineering and Design): The accelerating impacts of climate change are placing unprecedented pressure on the built environment, particularly cultural heritage sites. Advances in digital technologies offer innovative pathways to safeguard these irreplaceable assets that have cultural and socio-economical value. This critical context provides an opportunity to develop next-generation research on climate science, heritage engineering, AI and digital twins, encompassing data assessment, monitoring, modeling, simulation, and management, is at the forefront ensuring the conservation of the built environment. The outcomes of this research area have the capacity to provide decision-makers with robust, risk-informed and evidence-based data to identify optimal interventions that reduce climate impacts while preserving the significance, authenticity, and integrity of heritage places.

Climate Resilience and Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Futures (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences): Climate change is transforming landscapes, cultures and governance, especially in regions where environmental and social systems intersect most acutely鈥攕uch as the Arctic, Indigenous territories, and resource-dependent communities. We seek applicants whose research examines resilience through intersectional knowledge systems, governance, and/or justice. Potential subfields include Indigenous and community-led monitoring and adaptation, climate-resilient food systems, data sovereignty and knowledge co-production, livelihood security, infrastructure and resource politics, critical approaches to technology and remote sensing, and cultural continuity in changing environments. Candidates may employ diverse methods, from participatory research and policy analysis to digital mapping and critical remote sensing.

Community Archiving and Democratic Resilience (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences): The rise of populism, authoritarianism, hate, and democratic backsliding challenges minority infrastructures and visibility, posing immediate threats to democratic societies. We are seeking an internationally recognized researcher to explore how minoritized individuals and groups create livable lives under adverse conditions. Through partnerships, the successful candidate will build community resilience and strengthen societies by boosting the role of culture, history, and community archiving and storytelling to safeguard cultural heritage, well-being, the social economy, and democratic institutions. With stakeholders, they will develop policy and practices in support of the cultural and creative economy, producing evidence-based and community-driven policies, policy recommendations and institutional frameworks that expand political participation, social dialogue, civic engagement, gender equality, pluralism, and inclusiveness.

Critical Mineral Resource Value Chains (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Science): Securing clean, sustainable sources of metals and materials necessary for industrial society (e.g., Critical Minerals, concrete) is a precondition for the continued prosperity of Canada. We will seek a world leader in the identification and quantification of global supplies and supply chain security of Critical Minerals from ore deposits and from legacy mine waste materials. A successful candidates will complement existing research programs at 杏吧原创 including linking tectonics to global metallogeny, support the Government of Canada in refining its Critical Minerals strategy, define low-grade 鈥渂ackstop鈥� Critical Minerals sources in the face of geopolitical supply chain constraints, find sustainable supplies of cementitious materials, and seek to reclaim Critical Minerals from legacy mine waste materials including red mud from alumina processing. 

Cybersecurity for National Resilience and Digital Sovereignty (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Science): Cybersecurity underpins Canada鈥檚 economy, democracy, and national security. As reliance on cloud platforms, AI systems, connected devices, and large-scale data grows, new vulnerabilities emerge that cannot be solved with reactive or purely technical fixes. This area advances next-generation approaches combining advanced digital technologies with human-centred design, system measurement, and responsible deployment. We seek an internationally recognized researcher to explore incident detection and investigation, privacy-preserving system design, secure software and infrastructure, quantum security, post-quantum security, and the integration of AI into security operations in ways that are transparent, trustworthy, and resilient to misuse. A successful candidate will propose a program that moves beyond theoretical models toward cybersecurity solutions that work at scale in real organizations, protect everyday users, and inform policy and standards.

Defence Economics (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs): Defence economists examine how resources can be optimally allocated for military versus other needs, what aspects of the military should be prioritized, along with considerations of a country鈥檚 defence industrial base. This includes analysing defence budgets, how defence investments contribute to industrial and technological objectives, military procurement, addressing national security challenges and examining linkages between the military and industry, including those that involve dual-use technologies. We are seeking a world class defence economist with an active research program capable of contributing to scholarly, policy and public debates on these and related issues as the Canadian government ramps up defence spending in the coming years and outlines an ambitious defence industrial strategy.

Digital Market Governance, Sovereignty and Public Trust (for consideration for appointment in the Sprott School of Business): Canada leads in advanced digital technologies but struggles to turn innovation into trusted, widely adopted systems that deliver social and economic benefits. Concerns around digital sovereignty, including control over data, platforms, standards, and critical infrastructure, combined with regulatory uncertainty, fragmented governance, misaligned incentives, and low public trust constrain adoption. We are seeking a research leader in digital market governance and public trust to examine how advanced digital systems are designed, governed, regulated, and scaled, with particular attention to sovereignty, safety critical industries, and dual use applications. Engaging with industry, government, and community partners, the successful candidates will develop a program focused on business models, competitive dynamics, institutional arrangements, and policy frameworks shaping technology adoption and resilience, translating research into actionable management practices, policy guidance, and implementation pathways that support accountable, trusted digital markets.

Environment, Climate Resilience and Arctic Policy (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs): The transformation of the Arctic and its socio-ecological environment is creating tensions between sovereign nations, challenges for communities that depend on local food resources, while providing opportunities for economic development in various resource-based sectors and tourism. We seek an internationally recognized scholar conducting interdisciplinary research on the socioecological, cultural and economic implications of environmental change, climate change adaptation, and sustainable Arctic economic developments in the Canadian and pan-Arctic context. The successful candidate will directly engage with Northern partners, Indigenous leaders and governments, Northern and federal economic agencies, NGOs and the private sector to identify strategic policies and directions to support climate resilience, environmental protection and Arctic investments that are supported by local communities.

Future Networks and Advanced Connectivity Technologies (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Engineering and Design): Future networks encompassing terrestrial, aerial, near-space, and space segments, with advanced enabling paradigms (including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning, digital twins, novel signal processing, networking, transceiver, and antenna technologies) will facilitate ultra-connectivity for a broad range of functionalities including sensing, navigation, positioning, localization, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, in addition to very-high-speed communications. We are seeking an internationally recognized researcher to lead a program to develop next-generation information & communications technologies, focusing on the capacity to provide ubiquitous high-speed connectivity over diverse geographical locations for various applications from healthcare, communications and security. This research will produce outcomes that will support Canada鈥檚 economy and quality of life as it addresses sustainability, supports digital transformation, and prepares for a knowledge-based economy.

Integrated Environmental Systems, Climate Resilience and the Arctic (for consideration in the Faculty of Science): Rapid environmental change driven by climate warming, resource development, and global connectivity is reshaping Arctic and climate-sensitive regions, with profound implications for ecosystems, communities, infrastructure, sovereignty, and governance. We seek an internationally recognized researcher focused on advance understanding of climate risks and resilience in northern and Arctic regions through understanding and responding to environmental change through an integrated systems lens. Research programs should align with one or more of the following areas: physical, environmental and atmospheric chemistry; biogeochemistry; geoscience; ecology; and/or biodiversity. The successful candidate will develop or apply tools for environmental monitoring, remote sensing, AI, and community engagement alongside governments, Indigenous communities, industry, and society, strengthening Canada鈥檚 ability to anticipate change, reduce risk, and support sustainable futures in climate-vulnerable areas.

Large Language Models in High-Stakes Human Contexts (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences): Large language models (LLMs) are a rapidly advancing class of digital technologies that have the potential to shape human learning, reasoning, and well-being in high-stakes contexts such as education and mental health. As LLMs become increasingly embedded in everyday contexts, there is an urgent need for rigorous, human-centered research that examines both their potential risks as well as benefits. Bringing together expertise in artificial intelligence, cognition, and human鈥揂I interaction, we are seeking an internationally recognized researcher to lead an interdisciplinary program to study how people engage with LLM-based tools and how these technologies influence human learning, affect, and other relevant outcomes. The successful candidate will contribute research that informs the evaluation, deployment, and future development of these technologies, and will foster collaboration across disciplines and sectors concerned with the societal implications of AI-enabled systems.

Public Trust and Information Integrity (for consideration for appointment in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs): Unprecedented challenges to the global information environment have strained the foundations of national sovereignty, political inclusion, and societal cohesion.  We seek an internationally recognized scholar with an expansive program of research in the areas of mis/disinformation, information integrity, and democratic resilience. The successful candidate will advance research capacity in the following areas: Impacts of mis/disinformation and networks of persuasion on public life, including election campaigns; Digital systems for building/safeguarding information integrity and enhancing democratic and community resilience; Opportunities and challenges of AI and advanced digital technologies for public institutions and citizenship, including news media and journalism; and Communication to improve information integrity regarding climate change and adaptability to its impacts. Their work will promote collaboration across government, industry, and civil society to address the circulation of mis- and disinformation, foreign interference in domestic elections, and the erosion of public trust in institutions and expertise.

Resilient, sustainable and equitable built environments and communities (for consideration for appointment to the Faculty of Engineering and Design): The way cities, infrastructure, and communities are designed and operated is increasingly challenged by growing complexity, uncertainty, and interconnected risks. Extreme weather, resource disruptions, and evolving expectations for sustainability, health, safety, equity and performance are reshaping the built environment. These challenges demand systems-based solutions that balance high performance, sustainability, and resilience to hazards like wildland鈥搖rban interface fires. We seek an internationally recognized researcher to address these issues through systems-based approaches that link building performance, sustainability objectives, and extreme hazard response, while fostering sustainable and equitable communities. The successful candidate will lead impactful research engaging areas such as building engineering, architecture, infrastructure, renewable energy, and building policy, standards, and codes.

Candidates wishing to be considered for nomination by 杏吧原创 University for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair in intake one should submit their application by January 29, 2026. Candidates selected for intake one will be required to complete and submit a registration and application to the Canada Impact+ Research Chair program in March 2026.

All appointments are conditional on the approval of the application by the Canada Impact+ Research Chair Program.

For more details, please see the Canada Impact+ Research Chair Program at and the Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) at . We encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented, equity-seeking, rights-seeking populations.

杏吧原创 the Academic Unit

The appointments will be made to the most appropriate academic unit depending on the expertise and qualifications of the successful candidates.

Qualifications

Applications for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair at 杏吧原创 will be evaluated, regardless of award value and/or the career stage of the nominee, building on the Canada Impact+ Research Chair program selection criteria (). The evaluation criteria are as follows:

• Research/academic merit and leadership skills of the nominee, including demonstrated track record of generating social, economic and policy impacts
• Record of attracting and mentoring students, trainees and research personnel
• Commitment to establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment
• Quality of the high-level research program, including alignment with Canada Impact+ strategic priority areas and 杏吧原创 University sub-areas
• Potential for collaboration with existing 杏吧原创 University faculty.

In addition, 杏吧原创 University requires applicants to:

• Be eligible for nomination as a Canada Impact+ Research Chair: nominees must be working and residing outside of Canada at the time of nomination
• Have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree
• Currently hold a position in academic, non-profit, government, or industry
• Currently hold the rank of full or associate professor (with the expectation of promotion to full professor within two years of nomination) – Note: Applicants from outside the academic sector will be considered and must possess qualifications for a full-time academic appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level.
• Have a willingness to comply with funders’ terms and conditions for research security compliance.
• Have experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

For more information and any questions, please contact: canadaimpact@cunet.carleton.ca.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically to canadaimpact@cunet.carleton.ca in one single PDF file, which includes the following:

• maximum two-page signed letter of application expressing interest in being nominated for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair and specifying
  • the strategic priority area,
  • the 杏吧原创 sub-area (if relevant),
  • a description of why 杏吧原创 University is an ideal environment for your research program, and
  • preferred department or Faculty for appointment.
• an up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• maximum three-page statement of contributions to research and leadership in the strategic research area and/or sub-area, that also identifies strengths in and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in your teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities;
• maximum three-page summary of the proposed research program, including description of potential for collaborations with existing 杏吧原创 University faculty and the potential to generate social, economic and/or policy impacts for Canada;
• three sample research publications.

In Canada, both the Government of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities have introduced research security policies and guidelines to protect Canada鈥檚 world-class research. To ensure candidates can meet the federal and provincial research security requirements for external research funding, research security will be considered as part of the adjudication process. 杏吧原创 University encourages all applicants to review the federal , the federal  and the provincial .

To help us develop our equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self-identification survey will be sent to all applicants separately.

杏吧原创 University recognizes that life circumstances related to health (and/or disability), administrative, family, cultural or community responsibilities, socio-economic context, COVID-19, the introduction of research security measures or other factors are often part of life, are likely to have an impact on an applicant鈥檚 record of research achievement, and these impacts will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process;. We invite all applicants to provide an optional Career Interruption Statement outlining any career interruptions /deputyprovost/?p=1784. Successful candidates will be required to work with the 杏吧原创 Office for Research Initiatives and Services to submit a registration and prepare the full nomination package for submission to the Canada Impact+ Research Chair program in accordance with the program鈥檚 deadlines:

杏吧原创 杏吧原创 University

Located in Ottawa, 杏吧原创 is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study.

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment process.

杏吧原创 University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. Furthermore, 杏吧原创 understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, 碍颈苍脿尘脿驳补飞颈苍 at /indigenousinitiatives/cu-files/kinamagawin/ and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact Kyla Reid (Assistant Director 鈥� Research Development) at kyla.reid@carleton.ca as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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杏吧原创 the Position

Field of Specialization:  Physical Geography – Applied Atmospheric Sciences

• Academic Unit: Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
• Category of Appointment: Preliminary (Tenure-Track)/Tenured
• Rank/Position Title: Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, Assistant or Associate Professor
• Start Date: July 1, 2027
• Closing Date: Consideration of complete applications will begin on December 17, 2025

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (DGES) at 杏吧原创 University (Ottawa) invites applications for a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Applied Atmospheric Sciences at the Assistant or Associate level.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing or applying atmospheric and climate models and/or integrating data products such as climate projections, numerical weather prediction outputs, and reanalysis datasets. Specializations may include downscaling and bias correction, data assimilation, and reconciling simulations with observations, to quantify climate-driven impacts spanning atmospheric, terrestrial, or marine systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to build an internationally recognized research and training program, fostering equitable and inclusive collaboration, complementing and expanding existing expertise while engaging researchers and policymakers in support of climate change adaptation and assessment.

Appointment is conditional on the approval of the application by the CRC Secretariat.

Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program鈥檚 Tier 2 justification process. For more details, please see the at and the 杏吧原创 Office for Research Initiatives and Services at /coris/.

We encourage candidates from communities underrepresented in these fields and with a demonstrated ability to mentor students from underrepresented communities, who engage in research that reflects principles of reconciliation, including respectful partnership with Indigenous communities.

DGES (/geography/) has research clusters in northern studies, watershed hydrology and biogeochemistry, cryospheric science, biogeochemistry, hydrology, remote sensing, agriculture/food systems, societal impacts of the climate crisis, colonialism, urban studies and social and environmental injustice.  We employ field-based methods, geomatics, and modelling, have strong interdisciplinary connections, and offer extensive undergraduate and graduate programs. 

Qualifications

杏吧原创 University requires:

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Geography or related field;
• ability to develop and/or apply atmospheric models and their outputs to advance understanding of climate change impacts and support decisions on adaptation and assessment;
• demonstrated ability or potential to develop the foundations for an externally-funded, internationally-recognized research program
• record of high-quality, peer-reviewed research and the potential to attract, mentor, and retain graduate students and other HQP;
• demonstrated ability or potential to develop projects with other researchers, government, and other agencies;
• demonstrated ability or potential to mobilize knowledge beyond academia, engage decision-makers and the public;
• evidence of teaching excellence and the potential to make outstanding contributions to physical geography education;
• willingness to comply with the funder鈥檚 terms and conditions for research security compliance.

Asset: Research vision that complements and extends departmental and institutional strengths.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically in one single PDF file to FASSOD@杏吧原创.ca, including:

• Signed letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Five-page statement describing a) proposed research program (research objectives, potential contribution to knowledge, methods, plan for engagement with research users and communication of results); b) a training and mentoring plan and c) your teaching philosophy and approach including strengths and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities. Include brief descriptions of your specific role in past or ongoing research.
• Maximum of three publication samples and brief (max 100 words) statements describing your contributions to each submitted item.聽聽

Letters of reference will be requested for shortlisted candidates only.

Please indicate in your application if you are currently legally eligible to work in Canada. 

In Canada, both the Government of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities have introduced research security policies and guidelines to protect Canada鈥檚 world-class research. 杏吧原创 University encourages all applicants to review the federal , the federal and the provincial .

To help us develop our equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self-identification survey will be sent to all applicants separately.  

We invite all applicants to provide an optional Career Interruption Statement outlining any career interruptions /deputyprovost/?p=1784  

杏吧原创 杏吧原创

Located in Ottawa (hosted on untreatied Anishinaabe Algonquin Territory), 杏吧原创 is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at /deputyprovost/jobs/.

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment process. 杏吧原创 University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women; racialized persons; First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Furthermore, 杏吧原创 understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, 碍颈苍脿尘脿驳补飞颈苍 and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the Chair, Dr. Carol Payne at carol.payne@carleton.ca, as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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杏吧原创 the Position

• Field of Specialization: Mechatronics and Robotics Applications
• Academic Unit: Electronics/ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering/Systems and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Design
• Category of Appointment: Associate/Full Professor
• Rank/Position Title: Tier I Canada Research Chair
• Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Closing Date: Completed application will be considered starting July 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
• Reposted Date Posted: June 13, 2025

The Faculty of Engineering and Design invites applications from qualified candidates for a Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Mechatronics and Robotics Applications at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning July 1, 2026. The candidate will become a member of one of three engineering units, the Department of Electronics, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. Appointment is conditional on the approval of the application by the CRC Secretariat.

The candidate will be expected to lead an outstanding research program in the areas of Mechatronics and Robotics Applications. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that merges mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to design, model, and control intelligent devices capable of executing complex tasks. Its applications are wide-ranging, covering application areas and industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, and communications, among others.

Expertise in areas such as but not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mechatronics (Data-driven mechatronic design, reliable/safe AI design for mechatronics, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation)
• Cyber-Physical System Design for Mechatronics (Digital twin, mechatronics design with cyber-security, distributed mechatronics system design)
• Robotic System Design for Mechatronics (Sensor and/or actuator design, multi- agents, control systems, optimization)

杏吧原创 University recognizes the breath of topics described and will be considering applicants coming from a wide range of areas within Mechatronics and Robotics Applications.

The candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in support the development of a graduate program in Mechatronics. This position will support the new undergraduate program in Mechatronics in the Faculty of Engineering and Design that will train the next generation of engineers and researchers in this area.

The candidate is expected to have a desire to promote interest in our students, particularly those in underrepresented groups, in a mechatronics and robotics career.

Tier 1 Chairs are intended for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. Candidates must be full professors or associate professors expected to be promoted to full professor within two years of CRC nomination.

杏吧原创 the Academic Unit

The Faculty of Engineering and Design (/engineering-design/) is composed of four engineering departments and the Schools of Information Technology, Architecture and Urbanism, and Industrial Design. With over 200 academics and 90 staff members provide over 6,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students with an extensive range of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs.

The department of Electronics oversees three programs: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (Stream A). The DOE comprises 25 faculty members, 10 staff, approximately 500 undergraduate students, and 140 graduate students. Faculty members specialize in areas like analog/mixed-signal and VLSI IC design, microwaves and antennas, photonics, computer aided design and modeling, neuromorphic and AI hardware, MEMS and semiconductor processing, power systems, and electrical machines.

The department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has four programs, i.e., Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical and Mechanical, and Sustainable and Renewable Energy (Stream B). The department has 46 faculty members, 12 staff (including administrative assistants, technologists, and machinists), over 1500 undergraduate students, and over 180 graduate students. Approximately 12 faculty members have expertise in mechanical systems, robotics, or dynamics and control systems.

The department of Systems and Computer Engineering hosts an active community of 40 faculty members and instructors, and approximately 1300 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. It oversees four undergraduate programs (Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering), and several graduate programs. Faculty members specialize in several areas related to mechatronics, including Simulation and control, Robotic systems, Imaging, telemedicine and robot-assisted surgery, Embedded system analysis, design, and quality, Signal (sound, image, video) processing, Applications of Artificial intelligence, Security of embedded systems, Software engineering, Wired and wireless communications.

Qualifications

Qualifications

杏吧原创 requires the candidate to have a PhD in a relevant area, with significant research accomplishments in Mechatronics and Robotics Applications and:

• Record of attracting and mentoring students, trainees and research personnel
• Commitment to establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment
• Excellent track record of research output that demonstrates independent research and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated potential for innovative and scholarly research and the ability to develop an externally-funded, high quality research program.
• Demonstrated aptitude to develop research collaboration with industry and supervise graduate students.
• High potential for collaborative research with existing members of the Faculty is an asset.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Excellent ability to contribute to the academic life of the Unit.
• Willingness to comply with funders鈥� terms and conditions for research security compliance.

The successful candidate will be required to become registered as a professional engineer in Ontario within five years of appointment.

Preference will be given to candidates external to 杏吧原创 University, although internal candidates can apply and be assured fair consideration in the process.

Application Information

Applications must be sent electronically in one single PDF file to FED_CRC@cunet.carleton.ca and include:

• A maximum three-page signed letter of application expressing interest in being nominated for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Mechatronics and Robotics Applications, specifying your specific research area, describing how 杏吧原创 University provides an ideal research environment, and specifying the engineering department you envisage as your home unit for teaching purposes;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• A maximum three-page statement of contributions to research, supervision and international leadership in the area;
• A maximum three-page summary of your 5 year proposed research program, including description of potential contribution to knowledge in the field, and integration of EDI consideration in the research design or justification for why EDI consideration are not relevant to the research design; (Including a description of how you would foster larger collaborative groups within the university is encouraged.)
• A maximum two-page statement that identifies your strengths, experience in, and/or commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching, service and/or scholarly activities (including student training).
• A maximum three-page statement that highlight teaching excellence
• Three sample research publications.
• The name of three references (who will not be contacted without consent of the candidate).
• Please indicate in your application if you are currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
• We invite all applicants to provide an optional Career Interruption Statement outlining any career interruptions /deputyprovost/career-interruptions-special-circumstances-statement-tiers-1-and-2/.

To help us develop our equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self-identification survey will be sent to all applicants separately.

In Canada, both the Government of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities have introduced research security policies and guidelines to protect Canada鈥檚 world-class research. To ensure a positive and productive experience as a CRC, 杏吧原创 University encourages all applicants to review the federal , the federal and the provincial .

杏吧原创 杏吧原创 University

Located in Ottawa, 杏吧原创 is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at /deputyprovost/jobs/.

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment process. 杏吧原创 University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. Furthermore, 杏吧原创 understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, 碍颈苍脿尘脿驳补飞颈苍 at /indigenousinitiatives/cu-files/kinamagawin/ and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the Chair at Dr. Larry Kostiuk (Larry.Kostiuk@carleton.ca), as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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杏吧原创 the Position

• Field of Specialization: Community-Engaged Arts and Humanities
• Academic Unit: Institute for Comparative Studies in Literature, Art, and Culture and an additional unit based on successful applicant鈥檚 expertise
• Category of Appointment: Tenured
• Rank/Position Title: Associate or Full Professor and SSHRC Canada Research Chair, Tier I
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Closing Date: Consideration of complete applications will begin on July 15, 2025.
• Date Posted: June 2, 2025

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Institute for Comparative Studies in Literature, Art, and Culture (ICSLAC) invite applications from qualified candidates for a SSHRC Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) appointment in Community-Engaged Arts and Humanities Research. The chair, whose appointment will be in ICSLAC and another FASS unit based on the research program of the successful candidate, will be at the rank of associate or full professor beginning January 1, 2027. Appointment is conditional on the approval of the application by the CRC Secretariat.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD within the arts and/or humanities and an established record of community-engaged research with equity-deserving groups. The successful candidate will have a strong record of externally funded research and will be a leader in bridging academic and non-academic communities through research, collaboration, and innovative forms of knowledge mobilization. We define the research area broadly to include scholars engaged in a wide range of disciplines and approaches. Similarly, we recognize that community as a concept may range from the local to the global. We value community-engaged research within the arts and/or humanities that challenges conventional academic approaches and foregrounds relationality, collaboration, and accountability.

The Chair will arrive in a dynamic intellectual environment in which community-engaged research is celebrated. Indeed, the University considers community engagement as 鈥渢he cornerstone of 杏吧原创鈥檚 culture鈥�. The Chair will build on this commitment through their internationally recognized research program and the facilitation of a learning community that brings together researchers, students, and community members. Among arts and humanities researchers in FASS, there is a strong commitment to community-engaged methodologies. This is seen in the faculty鈥檚 leadership in curatorial innovation, digital humanities, public history, engagement with print cultures, research creation, and fine arts practices. A CRC in Community-Engaged Arts and Humanities will expand and deepen 杏吧原创鈥檚 impact in these fields.

Tier 1 Chairs are intended for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. For more details, please see the Canada Research Chairs Secretariat at and the 杏吧原创 Office for Research Initiatives and Services at /coris/.

杏吧原创 the Academic Unit

The chair would join the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), a research-intensive community including over 330 faculty members, CRCs in other disciplines and acts as a community of graduate, post-doctoral and undergraduate. The Institute for Comparative Studies in Literature, Art and Culture (ICSLAC) includes faculty from across FASS. ICSLAC is a graduate-only academic unit, offering an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Cultural Mediations and a Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies. For more information, visit .

Qualifications

For this position, 杏吧原创 University requires the candidate to:

• Hold a PhD in any arts and/or humanities discipline (杏吧原创 requirement);
• Be recognized internationally as an outstanding and innovative world-class researcher whose accomplishments have had a major impact in their field;
• Have demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Have recognized experience in attracting, supervising and mentoring graduate students;
• A commitment to and established track record of high-quality community-engaged research;
• An established record of attracting external research funding;
• An established record of strong research relationships with other researchers; and
• Outstanding teaching contributions.
• Willingness to comply with funder鈥檚 terms and conditions for research security compliance.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically in one single PDF file to FASSOD@杏吧原创.ca, including:

• A signed letter of application;
• An current curriculum vitae;
• Three publications and/or research-creation outputs;
• A five-page statement (describing (1) the proposed research program including research objectives, potential contribution to knowledge, and methods, and plan for engagement with research users and communication of results; (2) a training and mentoring plan; and (3) your strengths and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities.

Letters of reference will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.

Please indicate in your application if you are currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

To help us develop our equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self-identification survey will
be sent to all applicants separately.

We invite all applicants to provide an optional Career Interruption Statement outlining any career
interruptions /deputyprovost/career-interruptions-special-circumstances-statement-tiers-1-and-2/.

杏吧原创 杏吧原创 University

杏吧原创 University is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change.
Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over
100 programs of study. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at
/deputyprovost/jobs/ .

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment
process. 杏吧原创 University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. Furthermore, 杏吧原创 understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, 碍颈苍脿尘脿驳补飞颈苍 at /indigenousinitiatives/cu-files/kinamagawin/ and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require
accommodations are invited to contact Sarah Quirt (sarah.quirt@carleton.ca), Faculty Administrative Coordinator as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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杏吧原创 the Position

• Fields of Specialization: Accessibility, Arctic Security/Diplomacy, Cybersecurity/Quantum Computing, OR Experimental Particle Physics
• Academic Unit(s): Faculty of Engineering and Design, Science or Public and Global Affairs
• Category of Appointment: Tenured
• Rank/Position Title: Associate/Full Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair
• Start Date: 1 July 2027
• Date Posted: March 14, 2025
• Closing Date: Complete applications will be considered starting 30 April 2025 and continue until the position is filled

杏吧原创 University invites applications from outstanding researchers for up to two tenured appointments as a Canada Excellence Research Chair in the following research areas: Accessibility, Arctic Security and Diplomacy, Cybersecurity and/or Quantum Computing, and Experimental Particle Physics.

The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program seeks to strengthen Canada鈥檚 ability to attract the world鈥檚 top researchers and build a critical mass of expertise in Canada鈥檚 science, technology and innovation priority areas (https://www.cerc.gc.ca/program-programme/priority_areas-domaines_prioritaires-eng.aspx). Awarded Chairs are valued at either $500,000 or $1 million per year for a period of 8 years, including salaries and benefits for the Chairholder and their personnel. Appointment is conditional on the approval of the Tri-Agency Institutional Programs (TIPS) Secretariat through a separate application process, and results are expected in Spring 2027. The successful candidate will then have up to 12 months to take up the award and the duties of the position. Further information about the Canada Excellence Research Chair program is available at .

Chairholders are expected to initiate and develop new directions of research that will complement and expand upon current research activity at 杏吧原创, and actively contribute to knowledge mobilization within and beyond the academic community. CERCs at 杏吧原创 will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be involved in graduate supervision. As members of 杏吧原创 University Faculty, they will also provide service to the University. Applicants from outside the academic sector will be considered but must possess qualifications for a full-time academic appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level.

The appointments will be made to the most appropriate academic unit depending on the expertise and qualifications of the successful candidates.

We encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented, equity-seeking, rights-seeking populations.

Research Areas for the CERCs at 杏吧原创:

杏吧原创 University is interested in recruiting CERCs in the research areas identified below. Applicants should explain how the proposed research program will advance one or more of the government鈥檚 science, technology and innovation priority areas () within the selected research area.

i) Accessibility (Faculty of Engineering and Design – /engineering-design)
The successful candidate will be an internationally leading scholar with a record of impactful scholarship in the interdisciplinary field of accessibility research. This position would advance the study of accessibility in design and engineering, with a particular interest in candidates proposing research programs that prioritize the design and delivery of products, facilities, and services to be independently used by people, regardless of ability. A wide range of barriers prevent people from fully participating in society, especially persons with disabilities. User informed approaches advance research on building accessibility, technology development and adoption, transportation systems, and healthcare, among others, while fostering an inclusive research environment. The candidate will be distinguished research leader who can catalyze the critical mass of researchers from various disciplinary backgrounds who investigate a wide variety of topics related to accessibility, disability, and person-centred care at 杏吧原创 University.

ii) Arctic Security and Diplomacy (Faculty of Public and Global Affairs – /fpga)
The successful candidate will be an internationally leading scholar with a record of impactful research on Arctic security and/or the exercise of diplomacy to secure Arctic sovereignty. This position will advance interdisciplinary research on security and diplomacy challenges in the Arctic region, addressing national and international concerns related to sovereignty, environmental change, geopolitical tensions, and/or Indigenous rights, while fostering innovation in policy development, technological solutions, and international cooperation. With melting ice, new shipping routes, resource exploration, and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Arctic is at the forefront of global security discourse. The candidate will be a distinguished researcher who can engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and Indigenous communities to develop innovative solutions for safeguarding Canadian interests and strengthening its position in the Arctic.

iii) Cybersecurity and/or Quantum Computing (Faculty of Engineering and Design – /engineering-design OR Faculty of Science – )
The successful candidate will promote synergy between 杏吧原创鈥檚 established research strengths and promote interdisciplinary research that will address the intersecting challenges posed by the next generation of cybersecurity concerns and/or quantum computing. Rapid technological advancements have increased vulnerabilities in computing and communication networks. Quantum computing is also on the cusp of revolutionizing technological capabilities with unprecedented computational power. The successful candidate will be an internationally leading researcher investigating areas including cryptographic software engineering, software security and programming languages, software security and testing, privacy, surveillance, censorship, computer forensics, cybersecurity incident analysis, quantum algorithms, quantum networks, and/or quantum machine learning. Post-quantum cryptography is a particular area of interest.

iv) Experimental Particle Physics (Faculty of Science – )
The 杏吧原创 University Particle Physics Group has an established track record of developing and implementing sensors and detectors for particle physics research. This includes the large-volume liquid argon dark matter search detectors, DEAP- 3600, located at SNOLAB, DarkSide-20k under construction at LNGS in Italy, and ARGO; thin-gap gas ionization detectors (NSW) and radiation-resistant silicon strip detectors (ITK) for ATLAS at the LHC at CERN; and multi-PMT photon detectors for the long-baseline neutrino project, HyperKamiokande, in Japan. The successful candidate will be an internationally leading researcher in particle physics with a demonstrated track record in research with world-class particle physics experiments. Applicants should demonstrate strong potential for obtaining significant research funding and attracting world-class research personnel. The successful candidate will take leadership on the development and implementation of the next generation of particle physics experiments in key research fields such as neutrino properties, dark matter, and physics beyond the standard model.

Candidates who are unsuccessful in a CERC selection process or application may be considered as a nominee for one of up to four Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs in the above research areas. Tier 1 Chairs are intended for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. All CRC appointments are conditional on the approval of the CRC Secretariat. For more details, please see the Canada Research Chairs Secretariat at and the 杏吧原创 Office for Research Initiatives and Services at /coris.

Qualifications

Applications for a CERC at 杏吧原创 will be evaluated, regardless of award value and/or the career stage of the nominee, building on the CERC program selection criteria (). The evaluation criteria are as follows:

• Research/academic merit and leadership skills of the nominee
• Record of attracting and mentoring students, trainees and research personnel
• Commitment to establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment
• Quality of the research program, including potential to leverage of 杏吧原创鈥檚 research strengths in the selected area
• Potential contribution to the excellence of the Canadian and international research ecosystem

In addition, 杏吧原创 University requires applicants to:

• Have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree
• Currently hold a position in academic, non-profit, government, or industry
• Currently hold the rank of full or associate professor (with the expectation of promotion to full professor within one or two years of nomination) 鈥� Note: Applicants from outside the academic sector will be considered and must possess qualifications for a full-time academic appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level.
• A willingness to comply with funders鈥� terms and conditions for research security compliance.
• Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

As per the CERC eligibility requirements, researchers who hold a full-time academic appointment at 杏吧原创 University may not be nominated for a CERC by 杏吧原创 University.

The program imposes no restrictions on nominees regarding nationality or country of residence. Employment and Social Development Canada () and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada () have established procedures to allow non-Canadian chairholders to work in Canada.

For more information and any questions, please contact: cerc@carleton.ca

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically to cerc@carleton.ca in one single PDF file which includes the following:

• maximum two-page signed letter of application expressing interest in being nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair, specifying the research area, and describing how 杏吧原创 University provides an ideal research environment;
• an up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• maximum three-page statement of contributions to research and leadership in the area that also identifies strengths in and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in your teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities;
• maximum three-page summary of the proposed research program, including description of potential contribution to knowledge in the field, the potential contributions to the government鈥檚 science, technology and innovation priority areas (), and integration of EDI considerations in the research design or justification for why EDI consideration are not relevant to the research design
• three sample research publications.

In Canada, both the Government of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities have introduced research security policies and guidelines to protect Canada鈥檚 world-class research. To ensure candidates are able to meet the federal and provincial research security requirements for external research funding, research security will be considered as part of the adjudication process. 杏吧原创 University encourages all applicants to review the federal , the federal and the provincial .

To help us develop our equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self-identification survey will be sent to all applicants separately.

杏吧原创 University recognizes that life circumstances related to health (and/or disability), administrative, family, cultural or community responsibilities, socio-economic context, COVID-19, the introduction of research security measures or other factors are often part of life and are likely to have an impact on an applicant鈥檚 record of research achievement. We invite all applicants to provide an optional Career Interruption Statement outlining any career interruptions /deputyprovost/?p=1784. These impacts will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

Successful candidates will be required to work with the 杏吧原创 Office for Research Initiatives and Services to submit a registration (due January 21, 2026) and prepare the full nomination package (due March 18, 2026) for submission to the TIPS Secretariat.

杏吧原创 杏吧原创 University

Located in Ottawa, 杏吧原创 is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at /deputyprovost/jobs.

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment process.

杏吧原创 University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. 杏吧原创 understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, 碍颈苍脿尘脿驳补飞颈苍 at /indigenousinitiatives/cu-files/kinamagawin and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations or adaptive measures are invited to contact Sue Geffken-Graham at cerc@carleton.ca as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.

All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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