Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Next-Generation Technologies for a Sustainable Future
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Next-Generation Technologies for a Sustainable Future
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2025/08/19Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2025/10/16The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa is seeking applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Next-Generation Technologies for a Sustainable Future. We are seeking an outstanding early-career researcher whose innovative interdisciplinary work addresses global sustainability challenges through cutting-edge engineering solutions.
The appointed Chair will develop a world-class research program focused on the development integration and deployment of next-generation technologies to support sustainability related to environment infrastructure and industry. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to technological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research programs may address but are not limited to the following areas:
Renewable energy systems energy storage and energy management technologies
Clean manufacturing and sustainable process engineering
Sustainable and resilient infrastructure urban systems or climate-resilient design
Electrification hydrogen systems and decarbonized transportation
Intelligent monitoring systems and automation for environmental performance
Advanced materials or nanotechnologies or engineered pathogen-resilient systems for environmental sustainability
Circular economic technologies and life-cycle engineering
AI-driven modelling and optimization for sustainable systems.
Candidates may incorporate connections to energy and social justice in their research - for example by addressing the equitable deployment of sustainable technologies the needs of marginalized communities in infrastructure design or ethical considerations in engineering systems. However the primary focus must remain on engineering and technology development.
The successful candidate will take up a tenure-track appointment in one (or more) of the five academic units of the Faculty of Engineering: Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Department of Civil Engineering School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science or School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation.
Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people in the heart of the nations capital and in close proximity to multiple national agencies the University of Ottawa is one of Canadas top ten research-intensive universities. It is recognized as the first and largest bilingual university in North America and offers strong connections to organizational government and policy interest holders.
Tier 2 Chairs tenable for five years and renewable once are for exceptional emerging researchers acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. For each Tier 2 Chair the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program allocates to institutions $100000 annually for five years with an additional $20000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs.
Candidates should at a minimum be assistant or associate professors or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. Candidates who are more than 10 years from their highest degree must contact the University of Ottawa directly for questions related to their potential eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair. The institution may nominate a professor or a researcher who is more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination and has experienced legitimate career interruptions (see acceptable justifications). In such cases the institution must submit to the Secretariat a formal justification (using the Tier 2 Justification Screening Form) explaining why the nominee is still considered to be an emerging scholar. The University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g. parental leave leave due to illness) can have on a candidates record of research achievement and that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. New CRC nominees are also eligible for infrastructure support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.
Preferential Hiring:
The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students staff and faculty. Accordingly we strongly encourage applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups such as Indigenous Peoples racialized individuals persons with disabilities women and gender equity-seeking groups as defined in the CRC Program method for establishing equity targets and the Employment Equity Act 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. As part of this preferential hiring process applications from members of the four designated groups will be prioritized and assessed first for the vacancy. The purpose of this measure is to increase the representation and contribution of members of the four designated groups in the allocation of Canada Research Chair positions. All candidates are asked to complete the confidential self-identification questionnaire during the online application process. Internal candidates such as professors postdoctoral fellows and students are not eligible.
Skills requirements
Education : Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
Required Qualifications: superior research achievements in the CRCs identified area(s) and proof of interdisciplinary collaborations a solid record with respect to teaching and training of students at the graduate level the ability to obtain external research funds Excellent communication skills in either English or French. Active or eligible for license in good standing.
Duties: Academic staff functions include in varying proportions:
teaching;
scholarly activities such as research artistic or literary creation or professional work;
academic service;
graduate student supervision.
Rank and Salary
New tenure-track academic appointment in the Faculty of Engineering. Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $99377 and $109776 for an Associate Professor (as per the collective agreement of May 1 2025). Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits package:
The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long-term disability insurance basic group life insurance health insurance University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.
Location of work: Faculty of Engineering University of Ottawa Ottawa ON K1N 6N5.
Application Package
A cover letter;
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);
A statement of teaching interests (1 to 2 pages);
A statement on equity diversity and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page);
The names of three people whom may be contacted by the University for letters of reference which will follow the Canada Research Chairs guidelines (one arms length and two who are not affiliated to the University of Ottawa unless they are the candidates PhD or postdoctoral supervisor); and
The self-identification: Complete the confidential Employment Equity questionnaire online during the application process. The Canada Research Chairs Program requires institutions to collect self-identification data from all applicants following the programs best practices.
Deadline: October 15 2025.
More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.
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 begin immediately after the closing date and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please address your cover letter to the following person:
Dr. Julie-St-Pierre Vice-President Research and Innovation
University of Ottawa
550 Cumberland St. room 246
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 - CANADA
Ad posted on August 15 2025.
The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students staff and faculty. Accordingly we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada visible minorities members (racialized persons) persons with disabilities women as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire to be completed at the time of application.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada
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 contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.
Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
Employment Type
Full-Time
