"Associate Professor (Tenured) - Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Human Mobility and Wearable Technologies"

The Department of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences welcomes applications from world-leading scholars and scientists in Human Mobility and Wearable Technologies for consideration as nominees to the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) competition.

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program represents a $1 billion investment over 12 years from the federal government... [full description of program].

Valued at either $8 million or $4 million over eight years... [details].

The Impact+ Research Chair in Human Mobility and Wearable Technologies is aligned with several federal strategic priority areas, primarily of health, including biotechnology, and secondarily of advanced digital technologies and defence and dual-use technologies.

The Chair will lead a cutting-edge research program that integrates biomechanics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence (AI), and engineering to design the next generation of wearable technologies—such as robotic exoskeletons and intelligent prostheses—that adapt intelligently to the unique movement patterns of individual users. These technologies will support older adults in maintaining independence, assist injured individuals during rehabilitation, improve worker efficiency and wellness, and enhance performance while preventing injuries in elite athletes...

The Chair will also strengthen ongoing research occurring in the Department of Kinesiology... [details on collaborations].

The Impact+ recruitment process is multi-staged... For more information, including eligibility criteria, visit the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program website.

Appointment to a tenured faculty position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor is contingent upon the outcome of the Impact+ nomination.

Qualifications
We seek a dynamic researcher and educator with significant leadership in human-machine interfaces, distinguished funding success, partnerships with important industry leaders, and a demonstrated record of attracting highly qualified personnel. The successful candidate will have an established record of research excellence... Only individuals working and residing outside Canada are eligible to apply.

Application Process and Timeline
Interested applicants must first apply electronically through the Brock Careers website... A single PDF document containing all application elements is preferred.

Application elements include the following:

• A letter of interest (suggested 2 pages) outlining: ...
• A description of your program of research (suggested 3 pages), including: ...
• An updated and complete curriculum vitae...
• A statement of mentorship philosophy...
• A statement of strengths and experiences in supporting equity...
• The names and contact information of three referees...

The closing date for the position is February 14, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.

The target hiring range for this position at the rank of Associate Professor is $140,000 to $190,000. The target hiring range at the rank of Full Professor is $175,000 to $225,000.