Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders (McGill University) 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.

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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 ( and the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design ( 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: 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. teach undergraduate and graduate courses supervise and mentor graduate students contribute to the intellectual life of the University Qualifications and Education Requirements Recent graduates and postdoctoral fellows may also be eligible. 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; Canadians living abroad who wish to relocate to Canada are encouraged to apply.

Teaching statement and dossier Rank: Assistant Professor 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.



Correspondence can be directed to Subhasis Ghoshal, Director of the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (subhasis.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.

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 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.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. 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 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, accessibilityrequest.however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

📌 Assistant Professor - Emerging Leaders (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal