"Canada Impact+ Research Chair (Impact+) in Integrated Marine Energy Systems"

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic) seeks to recruit a world class researcher for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair (Impact+) in Integrated Marine Energy Systems.

The successful Impact+ candidate will contribute world-leading expertise to UVic’s emerging role as a global leader in Marine Energy Systems. The Chairholder will join and help shape a dynamic and highly collaborative research environment, which has positioned UVic as a leader in the development of marine energy technologies, integrated energy systems, and transformative policy guidance. To this team, we seek to add expertise around technologies, processes, models, and policies that accelerate the sustainable use of maritime energy resources towards resilient coastal communities (energy, water, etc.), developing a vibrant blue economy, and supporting Canada’s emergent defense priorities.

The Chair is expected to leverage their existing expertise, and significant UVic institutional momentum in community engaged and co-designed marine energy systems research, to deliver bold visionary leadership in fostering a research, development and commercialization ecosystem that drives translation of discoveries into real world applications at the nexus of economic resurgence, sovereignty, clean energy and ocean technology.

Example application areas could include:

• Co-design of generation and electrified end-user technologies to provide unique technologies for communities and utilities that are potentially dual-use for national
• Multi-fidelity modelling projects to identify opportunities for energy security, sovereignty, and economic development through phased technology deployment.
• Policy-centred approaches to analyze market opportunities, regulatory efficiency opportunities and accelerate Canadian.

We seek individuals who are committed to initiating and sustaining interdisciplinary initiatives that navigate interwoven technical, economic, environmental and social realities, and accelerate the integration of marine energy systems into Canadian community and industry practice. Working with the successful candidate, we want to transform how Canada harnesses maritime resources to support sovereignty, responsible stewardship of the offshore space, drive new business opportunities, and improve quality of life nationally and globally.

What is the Impact+ Program? The Impact+ program is a one-time initiative designed by the Canadian government to invest in world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact.

Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding (up to $1m per year for 8 years, with possibility of 4 year extension) and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders.

Who We Are UVic is ranked the #1 university in Canada and #5 globally for climate action (THE Impact Rankings 2025), and has been awarded Platinum rating in Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) as an institution. ... [abridged for brevity, includes details on IESVic, ACET, infrastructure]

Process The Impact+ nomination process involves two stages. Interested applicants must first apply to this job posting. The successful applicants will then be nominated by UVic for an Impact+ Chair and, upon approval by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS), will then be offered an appointment at the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering...

Eligibility Applicants must be top-tier researchers... hold a PhD in mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline... clear pathway to licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)...

Salary The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $240,000 - $275,000.

How to apply To be considered, applications should be sent to Dr. Brad Buckham at mech.asst.chair@uvic.ca with the subject line “UVic Impact+ Chair: Integrated Marine Energy Systems”. ... application packages must be received by 12:00pm PDT (noon) on Tuesday March 10, 2026.