"Canada Impact+ Research Chair Opportunities"

Job Description

Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada) invites world-leading researchers to apply for one of several prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Chair opportunities. Welcome to international and expatriate researchers!

The Université de Sherbrooke stands out among Canada’s leading research universities. Known for groundbreaking research achievements, it has remained true to its core values over the years: sustainable development; equity, diversity and inclusion; and ongoing collaboration with its community and partners.

We are inviting applications from the international scientific community with the goal of offering, through this process, between 7 and 14 faculty positions for professors who will have the opportunity to hold one of the prestigious Impact+ Research Chairs.

The Chairs are valued at $500,000 or $1,000,000 per year for 8 years, with the possibility of a 4-year extension at 50% of the initial award value per year.

The following faculties are participating in this call for proposals: Faculty of Law; Business School; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Engineering; Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Faculty of Science; Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences.

• Regular, full-time position
• Salary: $1 million or $500,000 per year for 8 years for a Chairholder’s salary and research program
• Field of Specialization: Multiple
• Workplace: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
• Closing date: February 10, 2026
• Interviews: No later than February 17, 2026
• Anticipated start date: to be determined (no later than spring 2027)
• Learn more: https://www.usherbrooke.ca/recherche/en/udes/canada-impact-plus-research-chairs
• Contact for more information: chaires@USherbrooke.ca

RESEARCH ALIGNMENT

These positions align with the following strategic priority areas identified by the Government of Canada:

• Advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and cybersecurity);
• Health, including biotechnology;
• Clean technologies and resource value chains;
• Environment, climate resilience, and the Arctic;
• Food and water security;
• Democratic and community resilience;
• Advanced manufacturing and materials;
• Defence and dual-use technologies.

DESIRED PROFILE

Only candidates who are internationally based (working and residing outside Canada) at the time of the cohort application deadline (March 24, 2026) are eligible.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priorities, build and support exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and countries...

DUTIES

• Teach in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Develop fundamental or applied research activities.
• Take part in university life.
• Contribute to community service.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a doctorate in a discipline deemed relevant or education and experience deemed equivalent.
• Comply with the requirements of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program.
• Have a strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, initiative and excellent abilities to communicate...
• Have the ability to teach in French or achieve this ability within two years.
• Candidates must be tenured professors or associate professors who will obtain tenure within one or two years of nomination...

APPLICATION PROCESS

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Check our website then submit your application online (see offer 07908) or send it by email to dotation-rh@USherbrooke.ca.

Please attach the following documents (in English or French):

1. Your curriculum vitae
2. A cover letter indicating the targeted faculty
3. A research program proposal (3 pages)...
4. A one-page summary of your five most significant research contributions and their impact
5. Copies of recent relevant scientific articles