Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in Sustainable Systems Engineering for Advanced Bio-Production Systems (Assistant/Associate Professor)

About the Position

The Yousef Haj-Ahmad Department of Engineering in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science welcomes applications from world-leading scholars and scientists in Sustainable Systems Engineering for Advanced Bio-Production Systems for consideration as nominees for the Emerging Leader award of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) competition, aligning with a Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Sustainable Agriculture for Grape and Wine.

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program represents a $1 billion investment over 12 years from the federal government... [full details on program]. The ECR in Sustainable Systems Engineering for Environmental Intelligent Systems and Digital Agriculture must be aligned with one of the following federal strategic priority areas: environment, climate resilience and the Arctic; and food and water security.

Qualifications

We seek a dynamic early career researcher and educator to develop Intelligent Systems that directly enhance agricultural production... PhD in engineering, as well as a first degree in mechatronics engineering, robotics, environmental engineering, or other engineering related disciplines. Licensure, or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Ontario... Assets: Relevant industry experience... Teaching experience in environmental engineering, robotics...

Ideal applicants will be recognized as emerging leaders... Only individuals working and residing outside Canada are eligible to apply.

Application Process and Timeline

Interested applicants must apply electronically through the Brock Careers website using the “Apply” button. A single PDF document containing all application elements is preferred...

Application elements include: 1. A letter of interest... 2. A description of your program of research... 3. An updated curriculum vitae... 4. A statement of mentorship philosophy... 5. A statement of strengths and experiences in supporting equity... 6. The names and contact information of three referees...

The closing date for the position is May 8, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

Salary and Start Date

The target hiring range for this position is $127,000 – $140,000 for an Assistant Professor and $155,000 - $172,000 for an Associate Professor. The effective date for the academic appointment is expected to be July 1st, 2027...