Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Neuromorphic Computing Systems

The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invite applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Neuromorphic Computing Systems, at the Associate Professor with Tenure, or Professor with Tenure level. This position guarantees 75% protected time for research. The selected candidate will be nominated for a Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) (website). The CRC is tenable for seven years and renewable once.

The human brain is a hyper-efficient computer... [full description of neuromorphic computing]. The Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Neuromorphic Computing Systems will develop and refine biologically inspired hardware, software, and algorithmic solutions that harness the efficiencies of brain-inspired computing to solve complex problems that would otherwise require prohibitive amounts of classical computing power.

Qualifications required include a PhD or equivalent, and post-PhD research experience. The selected applicant will be a recognized leader in the field of neuromorphic hardware and will have an established research program designing and implementing energy-efficient brain-inspired hardware solutions, including nanoelectric and nanoelectromechanical device design, memristive networks and robust machine learning and spiking neural network implementations. The program will be complementary and collaborative with current strengths in computational neuroscience, neuromorphic systems and nanoscale fabrication. The applicant will have evidence of effectiveness in teaching and trainee mentorship at the University level or equivalent. The applicant must also meet the criteria for a Canada Research Chair at the Tier I level. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program, including eligibility criteria, can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website.

Applicants at the level of Associate Professor will have evidence of leading a research program... Applicants at the level of Professor will have evidence of leading a well-established research program...

The selected applicant will join the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and become an active member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute...

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the ‘Apply Now’ link. Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments...

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
• Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
• The names and contact information for three (3) referees...

View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17612662-canada-research-chair-tier-1-in-neuromorphic-computing-systems-department-of-cell-biology-and-anatomy-cumming-school-of-medicine

Questions about this position may be directed to: Dr. Alex Lohman at alex.lohman@ucalgary.ca

Application deadline: May 15, 2026