Program Overview
Nipissing University welcomes applications from exceptional internationally based researchers as part of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program.
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading scholars whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. Impact+ Chairs are expected to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization, and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world, while also developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel.
Position Overview
The successful nominee will have earned a PhD, as required by Nipissing University, and possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor in accordance with the Collective Agreement with the Nipissing University Faculty Association (NUFA). Successful nominees who are appointed at the level of Associate Professor will be expected to meet the criteria for promotion to Full Professor within two years of starting their appointment. Impact+ Chairs are required to begin the full-time appointment in person at Nipissing University within 12 months of accepting the award.
The Chair will lead an ambitious research program to advance at least one of the following strategic priority areas identified by the Government of Canada:
- advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity);
- health, including biotechnology;
- clean technology and resource value chains;
- environment, climate resilience and the Arctic;
- food and water security;
- democratic and community resilience;
- manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or
- defence and dual-use technologies.
