"Canada Impact+ Research Chairs - Multiple Disciplines"

The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) is seeking top-tier scholars for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs initiative.

uOttawa is seeking world-leading researchers in the following strategic priority areas established by the Government of Canada:

• advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity);
• health, including biotechnology;
• clean technology and resource value chains;
• environment, climate resilience and the Arctic;
• food and water security;
• democratic and community resilience;
• manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or
• defence and dual-use technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., MD or MD-PhD).
• A recent track record of outstanding independent research achievements.
• A research profile garnering high-level recognition, including collaborations at the international, national and/or regional/community level.
• Track record of moving research discoveries into social, economic and policy impacts.
• Strong record of attracting and mentoring a diverse core research team.
• Strong record of external research funding.
• Demonstrated record of service to the research community.
• Excellent communication skills in either English or French. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Duties: Impact+ Chairs are primarily research positions and may include duties such as teaching, graduate student supervision and other academic services.

Rank and salary: New tenure-track academic appointment in the relevant Faculty. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits package: uOttawa provides a complete benefits package.

Location of work: uOttawa campuses including affiliated research institutes, Ottawa, ON.

Application Package

• A cover letter (1-2 pages) highlighting the candidate’s research theme and fit.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• The names of three referees.
• Self-identification questionnaire.

Deadline: February 20, 2026.

Address cover letter to: Dr. Julie St-Pierre, Vice-President, Research and Innovation.

For questions: chaires_chairs@uottawa.ca