Program Description
The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in recruiting internationally based Early Career Researchers to Canada. Emerging Leaders will receive research funding and institutional support to advance transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build partnerships across sectors and borders, and translate their research into applications and impacts that benefit Canadians and the world.
The Faculty of Engineering (http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering) and the Trotier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (http://www.mcgill.ca/tised) at McGill University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to advance transformational research programs that support the growth of Canada’s global leadership in the following strategic priority area:
- Clean technology and resource value chains
Emerging Leaders must have an independent program of research that demonstrates strategic alignment with this priority area. The award provides $100,000 per year for six years to McGill University to support the salary costs associated with the successful Emerging Leader appointment as well as direct research expenses, with the possibility of extension for a further six years.
Successful candidates will be expected to begin a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor no later than August 5, 2027, within the academic unit(s) most closely aligned with their expertise and research interests. The specific academic affiliation(s) will be determined as part of the recruitment process.
Job Duties
Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to the mission of the University, through excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Successful candidates will be expected to lead an independently funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop courses in their areas of specialization, supervise and mentor graduate students, and contribute to the intellectual life of the University.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Only candidates who were internationally based, both working and residing outside Canada, on August 5, 2026, are eligible.
Candidates must be within five years following the start date of their first research-related appointment, minus the length of any eligible delays in research. Recent graduates and postdoctoral fellows may also be eligible.
Research-related appointments are defined as those where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently.
Eligible leaves, including maternity, parental, medical, and bereavement leave, are credited as twice the amount of time taken. Professional leaves, including training, sabbatical, and administrative leave, are not credited.
A PhD is required by McGill University for appointment to a tenure-track position; however, it is not a requirement of the Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program itself.
Candidates should review the eligibility and selection criteria for the Impact+ Program prior to applying.
Canadians living abroad who wish to relocate to Canada are encouraged to apply.
In the Faculty of Engineering, registration in a Canadian professional engineering association is required within the first five years following hiring.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through Workday, McGill’s HR management system, using the following link:
Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday. Refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.
Required Documents
The application package should include the documents listed below and must be merged into one single PDF file not exceeding 5 MB.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research describing current and future research, alignment with the strategic priority area, and potential for knowledge translation, mobilization, and application of research results (maximum four pages)
- Research infrastructure needs: laboratory space, equipment
- Teaching statement and dossier
- Contact information for three references
Job Details
- Job Type: Tenure-track
- Rank: Assistant Professor
- Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Period
To be considered for this position, the application package must be submitted online at the link above by the closing date of October 27, 2026.
Inquiries from potential candidates are welcome and will be treated in strict confidence. Correspondence can be directed to (subhasis.ghoshal@mcgill.ca), and Brandon Xia, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Engineering (brandon.xia@mcgill.ca).
Commitment to Equity and Diversity
Please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University offers immigration and relocation support for selected candidates.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Catherine Roy accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
