Two Canada research chair positions (nserc, tier 1)

Posting period: from September 17 to November 1, 2021

This call for applications is open to both current ÉTS professors and external candidates.

The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS Montréal), one of the three largest engineering education and research institutions in Canada, is launching a call for nominations for two Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs (CRC).  The CRC proposal must fall under, at least, one of the four federating axes of the Strategic Research Plan:

1. fighting and adapting to climate change;
2. safety, security and accessibility;
3. creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship;
4. health and wellness.

These Tier 1 Chairs, which are for seven years and renewable once, are worth $200,000 per year and contribute to the full funding of the Chairholder's research. In addition, the opportunity is offered to submit, simultaneously, a request for infrastructure, for a maximum of $500,000 to the Canada Foundation for Innovation.

As part of the Université du Québec network, ÉTS Montréal is a dynamic, fast-growing engineering school whose orientation is "engineering for industry". Its campus, located in the Quartier de l'Innovation (Innovation district), offers a stimulating multicultural environment and privileged access to several industrial and university partners.

ÉTS Montréal comprises five departments (Construction; Electrical; Mechanical; Systems; and Software and information technology), with more than 210 faculty members and over 11,000 students.  The institution hosts more than 30 chairholders and approximately 35 research clusters.

For more details on the research areas and departments, please visit the website at https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/ets/governance/Deans-and-departments/departements-ets

ÉTS Montréal's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

In accordance with its own recruitment policies, as well as the " Equal Access Employment Program ", ÉTS Montréal promotes excellence in research and research training, guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates and supports the principle that excellence and equity are both compatible and complementary.

ÉTS Montréal is actively implementing its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, which aims to increase the representation of women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities among Canada Research Chairholders.

Profile

The Canada Research Chairs Program was established by the Government of Canada to attract and retain some of the world's most accomplished and promising researchers.

For Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs, the candidates must be outstanding researchers who are recognized by their peers as world leaders in their field. They must propose a promising and innovative research program, while demonstrating interest and expertise in teaching and graduate student supervision.

Outstanding researchers from around the world are encouraged to apply for these prestigious Canada Research Chairs. The Chairholder will be offered a reduced teaching load.

Applicant Requirements

• A PhD in engineering in a discipline taught or related to those taught at the institution.
• Ability to teach in French or expectation to achieve this ability rapidly. Program offered internally.

Selection criteria

The candidate will be chosen by a selection committee based on the following criteria from the Canada Research Chairs Program. In particular, the candidate will need to:

• be an outstanding and innovative world-class researcher whose accomplishments have had a significant impact in his or her field
• be an internationally recognized leader in his or her field
• be highly successful in recruiting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, taking into account different practices in the field or discipline, and, once a Chair, be able to recruit, train and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers
• propose an original, innovative research program of the highest quality

Taking into account the pool of potential nominees, the committee will also consider the nominations’ contribution to the achievement of institutional targets for diversity and equity, particularly in regards to designated groups under the Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP).

Receipt of applications

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application before NOVEMBER 1, 2021, at midnight (Québec time).

Your application must include the following, in a single document:

1. Your curriculum vitae with a list of your publications.
2. A cover letter (2 pages maximum) presenting your vision for your chair, including: 

• the means by which the institution will become a leader in the field of the Chair; and
• the real and potential outcomes in terms of research excellence.

1. A research program proposal (3 pages maximum), including the following sections:

• the program’s objectives and its main expected achievements  (100 words maximum);
• the outline of the schedule of activities in at least one of the federating themes and contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field; and
• the training of highly qualified personnel who will work on the program.

1. If required, a clear justification for infrastructure necessary to carry out your work (1 page maximum). The maximum allowable total cost is $500,000.

We also invite you to answer the questions on the application form, including those related to the Equal Access Employment Program.

Presentation requirements:

The text must be presented in a font size of at least 12 points. Any additional pages or information will be removed prior to evaluation.

Only successful applicants will be able to enhance their applications for final assessment by the institution. Enhancements such as the description of the research program (3 to 6 pages) as required in sections 2a to 2f of the CRC program will be suggested to successful applicants. The complete file must be submitted by March 1, 2022, at midnight (Québec time).

Finally, the two candidates selected by the institution will be invited to submit their applications as soon as possible, and no later than October 18, 2022, and will have to successfully complete an evaluation by the Canada Research Chairs Program.

If you have any question regarding your application or the selection process, please send it to: Decanat.Recherche@etsmtl.ca

Adaptive accommodations

Accommodations may be provided in the course of the competition to persons with disabilities based on their needs and on a confidential basis. If you require such accommodations, we invite you to contact Alissa Lauriault (elle/she), Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor in the Office of Academic Affairs, at edi@etsmtl.ca

Career interruptions and personal situations

In compliance with the equity and diversity objectives, career interruptions due to parental, medical or family leave will be taken into consideration when evaluating the applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to identify such circumstances in their CV or cover letter.  We will take this information into account when assessing your application.

Working conditions

Working conditions are governed by the current Professors' Association collective agreement.

Regular full-time position.

Expected start date: to be determined.

Immigration Requirements

All qualified candidates are invited to apply for these Chairs. However, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents in accordance with Canada's immigration requirements.