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Tenure-track Faculty Position in Smart and cyberphysics systems

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Smart and cyberphysics systems

Université LavalQuébec, QC, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Numéro d'offre

15482

Job posting period

January 16 to April 1, 2025

Workplace

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

General information

Located in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval offers an exceptional living and working environment. It is a comprehensive university renowned for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

Job Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of smart systems and cyber-physical systems. While not exhaustive, the main areas of interest include :

  • Imaging systems
  • Sensors
  • Infrared vision
  • 2D / 3D vision
  • Virtual and augmented reality
  • Smart environments
  • Machine learning

Selection criterias

Candidates must meet the following criteria :

  • Hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a relevant discipline related to the research area of the position, or be close to completing a Ph.D. (thesis submitted).
  • Demonstrate relevance of academic background and experience to the identified field.
  • Show proven ability to conduct university-level research.
  • Exhibit potential to develop independent and original research activities in the specified area.
  • Demonstrate abilities or potential for university-level teaching across all levels, supervising graduate students, and a commitment to pedagogical innovation.
  • Show evidence or commitment to community service.
  • Possess communication skills and the ability to integrate into the French-speaking context of the institution (within a reasonable timeframe and ideally upon starting the position).
  • Align professional potential with the key competencies required for a professorial role :

    • Analytical skills, synthesis, and judgment

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills and openness
  • Teamwork and collaboration with partners
  • Autonomy and sense of responsibility
  • Ethics and responsabilty.
  • Supervisory skills
  • Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or eligible to become one within a reasonable timeframe.

    • Hiring and treatment

    Conditions

    Salary will be determined based on the current collective agreement.

    Additional information

    While establishing your research program, you will be supported in securing funding from government agencies and industry. You will also receive guidance in recruiting and supervising master’s and doctoral students.

    Teaching activities at both undergraduate and graduate levels are conducted in French. Université Laval provides non-Francophone candidates with opportunities to learn and improve their French language skills during the first three years of employment.

    Childcare services are available on campus, and faculty members are entitled to parental leave.

    Candidature

    Application deadline : April 1, 2025

    Job starting date : September 1, 2025

    Candidates should submit their application (PDF format), including :

  • Curriculum vitae
  • A document outlining their research and teaching interests
  • Names and contact information of three referees

    • Submit applications to [email protected] in PDF format

    Director

    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Université Laval

    Pavillon Pouliot, local 1300

    1065 avenue de la médecine

    Québec QC G1V 0A6

    Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

    Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.