The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Victoria seeks to recruit a world-class junior faculty member for a Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader position in AI-integrated Biomedical Sensors, Diagnostics, and/or Medical Imaging. If awarded, this is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2027. This position is for candidates working in alignment with the Federal Strategic Priority of “health and biotechnology.”

The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program is a $120 million investment to help institutions bring more internationally based early career researchers (ECR) to Canada. This program is administered by the Tri‑agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS). The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader position is associated with an Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair and is valued at $100,000 per year over six years. A possible extension is available for six additional years at the same yearly amount and will be contingent on confirming that the recruited ECR has progressed in their academic career and demonstrates the research conducted since the recruitment has been transformational, translational and has garnered partners.

Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders awards are intended for exceptional early career researchers (ECR). Candidates must be within five years (minus eligible delays) of the start date of their first research‑related appointment, defined as an appointment where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently. All eligible delays in research (e.g., maternity, parental, medical, bereavement) are credited as twice the amount of time taken. Professional leaves (e.g., training, sabbatical, administrative) are not credited as eligible leaves. Only candidates who are internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) as of July 28, 2026, are eligible. Applicants must state in their cover letter that they meet the criteria for an ECR and that they were based outside of Canada as of July 28, 2026.

The candidate’s qualifications, experience, overall market demand and rank will determine a final salary offer. Industry experience is an asset. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements

The ideal applicant will have a strong foundation in next‑generation devices or imaging methods that take advantage of recent advances in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This faculty member will join a vibrant, growing community of biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Victoria. This role offers the opportunity to move beyond traditional design and directly integrate cutting‑edge artificial intelligence algorithms into complex real‑world medical practice.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate deep expertise in one or more areas related to next‑generation devices and approaches, with the expressed goal of improving patient outcomes at scale, improving equity of access to healthcare, and delivering cost savings to the public. Possible application areas include, but are not limited to the following:

- AI‑based sensors and wearable devices for remote, secure, and respectful monitoring of patient data and health in Indigenous and other underserved communities.
- AI‑ and ML‑based methods for image processing and medical imaging via X‑ray, MRI, ultrasound, spectroscopy, or other modalities.

The successful applicant will:

- be appointed to the Department of Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical and Computer Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor;
- contribute to the design and delivery of course‑based curricula for the Biomedical Engineering students at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and
- interact with other relevant members of the scholarly community at UVic, within and outside the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

The successful applicant will:

- hold (or be on the verge of completing) a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or a relevant engineering discipline;
- be a registered professional engineer in Canada, or be eligible to apply for registration with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (details available at www.egbc.ca);
- have transparent ideas and aspirations to contribute to the Biomedical Engineering Program’s drive to increase the diversity of our student population and foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all;
- possess excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate research vision, methods, rationale and impacts across a diverse array of audiences; and
- demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate engineering education as

📌 Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in AI-integrated Biomedical Devices (Victoria)
🏢 UVic Engineering and Computer Science
📍 Victoria