"Faculty Positions for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program"

Posting period: December 19, 2025 to February 10, 2026, 5 p.m.

The Université de Sherbrooke is proud to take part in the 2026 competition of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program. 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 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.

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.

These positions align with the following strategic priority areas:

• 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.

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

DESIRED PROFILE
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. They should foster the transformation of discoveries into tangible applications and marketable products that benefit Canada and the world socially and economically, while training the next generation of highly qualified personnel.

Candidates should have a strong interest in working in a multidisciplinary environment and be able to develop research partnerships with public and private sector actors in a priority area.

Selection will be based on the objectives of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program and the following criteria: [criteria listed].

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS [list of requirements].

Regular, full-time position
Anticipated start date: to be determined (no later than spring 2027)
Workplace: Sherbrooke

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): [list].