Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in Experimental Biophotonics

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The University of Ottawa (uOttawa)invites applications for a tenure-track Canada Impact Emerging Leader position in Experimental Biophotonics aligned with the Government of Canada strategic priority area of health including biotechnology. This position is associated with the Canada Impact Research Chair in Ultrafast Chirality for Health Environment and Quantum Technologies in the Faculty of Science as part of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada Program (formerly Canada Impact Research Chairs Program).

We seek an early-career researcher (ECR) with expertise in optical photonic or quantum-enabled approaches to investigate biological systems and advance human health. Areas of interest include but are not limited to advanced microscopy molecular imaging optical sensing nonlinear optics ultrafast spectroscopy fiber and integrated photonics quantum optics quantum photonics and related experimental approaches for probing molecular dynamics chirality and spin-dependent phenomena. Applications may span neuroscience molecular medicine including metabolomics and biomarker discovery precision health and related areas of biology and medicine and beyond. Applicants working in adjacent fields are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will develop a vibrant and innovative research program that complements the Canada Impact Research Chair in Ultrafast Chirality for Health Environment and Quantum Technologies. The Emerging Leaders program will create a translational interface linking fundamental advances in photonics quantum science and ultrafast optical technologies to applications in health biological discovery and related societal challenges. ECRs developing new and emerging technologies for probing molecular dynamics chirality and spin-dependent phenomena are particularly encouraged to apply.

Positioned within the Faculty of Science Department of Physics the ECR will benefit from a strong critical mass of researchers and state-of-the-art infrastructure in photonics and biological physics spanning fields such as biomaterials micro/nanofluidics biosensing soft matter molecular biophysics quantum optics and photonics and nonlinear microscopy. Additional infrastructure and equipment investments are planned through the Canada Impact Research Infrastructure Fund associated with the Chair and will be available to support the Emerging Leaders research program and laboratory.

Outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist within the uOttawa Faculties of Science Engineering and Medicine as well as nearby National Research Council laboratories. Key collaborative partners include the Nexus for Quantum Technologies (NexQT) the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) the Centre for Neural Dynamics the Brain and Mind Research Institute (uBMRI) and the Max-Planck-uOttawa Centre for Extreme and Quantum Photonics.

The Department has a rich history of supporting entrepreneurship and translational science. Individuals interested in taking their technologies out of the lab and into the market as well as those looking to partner with industry will find a highly welcoming environment. The Faculty of Science and uOttawa provide institutional support and dedicated resources to assist researchers in their commercialization and partnership endeavors.

uOttawa is ranked fifthfor research intensityin 2025and is renowned forpioneering discoveries across multiple disciplines. Several of our research centers and institutes rank among the top 100 globally including the top six in Canada.

LocatedinCanadas vibrantcapitaluOttawaproud to be the worlds largest bilingual (English and French) universityisminutes away fromfederal and othergovernment institutionsseveralnational agenciesembassiesinternational organizations and connected to thethriving high-tech are committed to building partnerships across Canada andinternationally andfostering innovation and knowledge mobilizationin areas of significantsocial and economic impact.

About the CanadaImpactEmerging Leaders Program

The Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada Program isa very prestigiousone-time initiative designed to support universitiesin attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global program also includes Canada Impact Emerging Leaders awards a $120M investment to help institutions recruit internationally based early career researchers to Canada.

The Canada Impact Emerging Leaders award provides $100000 per year over six years with the possibility of a six-year funded extension at the same yearly amount subject to program conditions. The Canada Impact Emerging Leader must be recruited within the same strategic priority area as the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairholder but the early career researcher (ECR) and the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairholder dont necessarily need to be in the same discipline or research field or be aligned with the same federal research funding agency. ECR nominees are expected to have an independent research program with potential for impact through collaborations with but not limited to the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairholders. Institutions may include support for the ECR in their research infrastructure request to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) through the Impact Research Infrastructure fund associated with the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair.

*Note: An early career researcher is a researcher within five years from the date of their first research-related appointment minus eligible delays in research where:

• research-related appointments are defined as those where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently; and

• all eligible leaves (e.g. maternity parental medical bereavement) are credited as twice the amount of time taken and professional leaves (e.g. training sabbatical administrative) are not credited.

Eligibility of Candidates:

Only candidates who are internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) when the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair is accepted are eligible. Candidateswho are atuOttawaor are based in Canadaare not eligible to apply for this position as stipulated by the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada must also meet the programs early career researcher eligibility requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to begin their full-time tenure-track appointment at uOttawa by July 3 2027.

Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or Chemistry (please note that this is a requirement from the institution not the program).

• Required Qualifications: superior research achievements in the Impact Emerging Leader research area and the relevant Government of Canada strategic priority area; evidence of interdisciplinary collaborations a solid record with respect to teaching and training of students at the graduate level and the ability to obtain external research funds. Excellent communication skills in either English or French. Passive (or active) knowledge of ones second Official Language (French or English) is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Application Package:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages) highlighting the candidates research theme and how it fits with the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada Program and the Government of Canadasstrategic priority areas how it aligns with uOttawas Strategic Areas of Research and research strengths and the candidates qualifications and interest in being considered for a Canada Impact Emerging Leader position at the University of Ottawa.

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (Please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process);

• A research plan (2 to 3 pages);

• Potential for knowledge translation and mobilization (1 page) to include:

  • How the research results could be shared and applied in practices products and/or services and how tangible economic or societal benefits for Canada and Canadians will be generated.

  • Outline the proposed engagement mechanisms target users and potential partnerships such as private and public sectors national and international research institutions philanthropic organizations and Indigenous communities (if applicable).

• A statement of teaching interests (1 to 2 pages);

• A statement on equity diversity and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page);

• The names and contact information of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference (i.e. one arms length and two who are not affiliated to the University of Ottawa unless they are the candidates PhD or postdoctoral supervisor);

• Self-identification:Complete the confidential Employment Equity questionnaire online during the application information about the collection of self-identification information can be foundintheguidelines on Creating an Equitable Diverse and Inclusive Research Environment: A Best Practices Guide for Recruitment Hiring and Retention.

Commitment to EquityDiversityand Inclusion:

Located on the ancestral land of the Algonquin people uOttawa is committed to ensuring equitydiversityand inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our studentsstaffand faculty. Accordingly we strongly encourage applications from individuals from all underrepresented equity-seeking rights-seeking populations including Indigenous peoples racialized individuals persons with disabilities women and individuals from LGBTQ2 communities as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively implement equity measures that ensure and retain diverse teams and promote inclusive practices for research team members.

Duties: Academic staff functions include in varying proportions: teaching; scholarly activities such as research artistic or literary creation or professional work; academic service; and graduate student supervision.

Rank and salary: New tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The starting salary for an Assistant Professor is $99377 (according to the scale in effect as of May 1 2025).

Benefitspackage: uOttawa provides acomplete benefits package which includes long-term disability insurance basic group life insurance health insurance the University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location of work: Faculty of Science University of Ottawa Ottawa ON K1N 6N5.

Deadline:November 16th 2026

More information regardingAcademic Careers can be found online.

To apply we invite you to merge the various sections of your application into a single PDF file which you can then upload to the Careers website. However if you encounter any problems submitting your application you can send it to the following email address: .

The selection process will beginimmediatelyafter the closing date and will continueuntil the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pleaseaddress your cover letterto the followingperson:

-PierreVice-President Researchand Innovation

University of Ottawa

550 Cumberland St. room 246

Ottawa ON K1N 6N5CANADA

For questions please email:

Ad posted onSeptember 162026.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process please notify us of any accommodations that you require by emailing Stéfanie Bergès-Lalonde at the Office of the Vice-Provost Faculty Relations by using the following email address: Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 175-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute the University provides second-language training to staff members and their spouses.