Tenure-track Faculty Position in Smart and cyberphysics systems

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.
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 *** 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.