As part of the call for proposals for a MEI / UdeS Research Chair, the Faculty of Engineering of The Université de Sherbrooke is seeking candidates to fill a professorship in the field of hardware development for quantum and neuromorphic computing. This is a regular full-time position. The recruited person will be attached to the department that best matches their profile.

This research Chair is supported by the ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Gouvernement du Québec. It is part of the Government strategy, described in the Québec 2019-2020 budget and aims to promote technologies supporting Artificial intelligence, allowing Université de Sherbrooke to recruit the best world-class researchers in this field. This chair will benefit from an annual funding of $200,000, for 5 years.

For several years, the Faculty of Engineering of Université de Sherbrook and its Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering occupy an enviable position in the fields of training and applied research by providing a friendly and collaborative environment, where discovery and initiative are strongly favored. In addition, the Faculty favors a rigorous and complete training of its students and it is recognized for its work-study coop program.

UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The University is committed to making a priority of these values as strategic factors of excellence.

This commitment is stated in the University’s Plan d’action d’équité pour les programmes interorganismes (2017–2022).

The University invites all qualified individuals to apply, in particular, women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities under the Programme d’accès à l’égalité en emploi (PAEE). Moreover, the selection tools can be adapted, with an assurance of complete confidentiality, to the needs of persons with disabilities who so request. The University also encourages individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

REGARDING THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

For several years, the Faculty of Engineering of Université de Sherbrooke and its Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering occupy an enviable position in the fields of training and applied research by providing a friendly and collaborative environment, where discovery and initiative are strongly favored. In addition, the Faculty favors a rigorous and complete training of its students and it is recognized for its work-study coop program.

The Faculty of Engineering distinguishes itself from other Canadian universities in terms of technology transfer and its impact on society. It is
relying on many interdisciplinary initiatives and emerging fields of research to further its long-term growth.

REQUIRED PROFILE

The expertise of the candidates must be linked mainly to the field of this Chair and in particular to the research and development of integrated hardware solutions dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing requiring control electronic operating at very low temperatures. The main challenges are related to the development of electronics allowing efficient qubits control, notably by reducing the number of interconnects within the limited thermal budget. In addition, efficient implementation of AI algorithms requires dedicated hardware designs. Expertise in this area will improve the energy efficiency of proposed solutions.

Applicants must propose a promising and innovative research program of the highest quality allowing the transfer of knowledge while demonstrating interest and competency in teaching.

The successful candidate will be selected by a selection committee according to the following criteria:

• Expertise and experience in the field.
• The scientific relevance of the proposal
• The structuring impact of the proposal with regard to economic spinoffs in Quebec and research themes
• in quantum engineering and development of AI hardware solutions.
• The suitability of the application based on the orientations of the Faculty of Engineering and the Université de Sherbrooke.
• With regard to the pool of potential candidates, the contribution to achieving institutional targets in terms of diversity and equity.

CAREER BREAKS

In accordance with the objectives of equity and diversity, career interruptions due to parental, medical or family leave will be taken into
account when evaluating applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to identify these periods in their curriculum vitae or cover letter.

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES AND DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop and maintain fundamental and applied research.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Participate to University life and contribute to Faculty services and activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a Ph.D. in science or engineering with at least 5 years professional experience;
• Have experience in interdisciplinary research as well as knowledge transfer.
• Have a strong interest in university teaching and pedagogy as well as in research, development and innovation.
• Demonstrate good teaching skills and a good ability to supervise graduate students.
• Have a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals of international level and technology transfer attesting to the excellence of the research activities.
• Demonstrate skills in establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships, a sense of collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, initiative and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively and harmoniously with a variety of internal and external partners.
• Capacity to teach in French or to reach this capacity in a short amount of time.
• Be a member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec), or have the required qualifications and commit to become member as soon as possible.

Check our website for the full description of all our job opportunities, then submit your application online. For this opportunity, see offer 4063.

Anticipated start date: September 1, 2020.
The chair is for a period of 5 years
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Please attach your curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, a research program proposal (maximum of 5 pages) that should identify, in particular,
main axes related to your previous work, the objectives pursued, the summary programming of activities, integration with the priority themes of the Faculty of Engineering, training of highly qualified personnel who will be called on to take part, funding options and networking and reprints of your most relevant recent contributions.

In addition, please have three letters of recommendation sent directly by the signatories to the following address:

The Dean
Faculty of Engineering
Job posting 04063
Université de Sherbrooke
2500, boul. de l’Université
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1K 2R1
E-mail : doyen-genie@USherbrooke.ca

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