Canada Research Chair I, Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University – (Mechatronics and Robotics Applications)

Job Description

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, is inviting applications for a prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Mechatronics and Robotics Applications. The appointment is expected to be made at the Associate or Full Professor level in one of the following academic units: Electronics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, or Systems and Computer Engineering, under the Faculty of Engineering and Design. This position will commence on July 1, 2026.

Organization Profile

Carleton University is a leader in teaching, research, and innovation, located in the capital city of Ottawa. The Faculty of Engineering and Design consists of four engineering departments and schools of Information Technology, Architecture and Urbanism, and Industrial Design. With over 6,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students, the faculty offers diverse academic programs supported by a team of over 200 academic professionals.

Job Title:

• Tier 1 Canada Research Chair – Mechatronics and Robotics Applications
• Employment Type: Full-Time | Tenure-track Teaching Position
• Rank: Associate or Full Professor
• Category of Appointment: Faculty – Tier 1 CRC
• Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Department Hiring: Electronics / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / Systems and Computer Engineering

Position Description:

The successful candidate will:

• Lead a world-class research program in Mechatronics and Robotics Applications
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one of the core engineering departments
• Contribute to developing graduate and undergraduate programs in Mechatronics
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and research personnel
• Support interdisciplinary collaborations across the Faculty and industry

Areas of expertise may include (but are not limited to):

• Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronics: Predictive maintenance, safe AI design, intelligent automation
• Cyber-Physical Systems: Digital twins, distributed systems, cyber-security in mechatronics
• Robotic Systems Design: Control systems, multi-agent systems, sensor and actuator design

About the Academic Units

Department of Electronics:

• Programs: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Sustainable & Renewable Energy
• Specializations: VLSI, photonics, neuromorphic hardware, IC design, power systems

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering:

• Programs: Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical Mechanical, Sustainable Energy
• Expertise: Robotics, mechanical systems, dynamics, and control systems

Department of Systems and Computer Engineering:

• Programs: Biomedical, Communications, Computer Systems, Software Engineering
• Research Areas: Embedded systems, AI, robotic surgery, control and simulation, signal processing

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven track record of scholarly research in Mechatronics and Robotics Applications
• Experience in student supervision and mentoring
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, service, and academic life
• Ability to secure external research funding and engage in industry collaboration
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and teaching
• Eligibility and willingness to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario within five years

Preference will be given to external candidates. Internal applicants will receive fair consideration.

How to Apply:

Applicants interested in this opportunity must submit a single PDF file to: FED_CRC@cunet.carleton.ca containing:

• A signed letter of application (max 3 pages) indicating research focus and preferred academic unit
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research, supervision, and international leadership (max 3 pages)
• Five-year research plan with EDI integration (max 3 pages)
• Statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching/research (max 2 pages)
• Statement highlighting teaching excellence (max 3 pages)
• Three sample research publications
• Names of three references (will not be contacted without consent)
• Indicate legal eligibility to work in Canada
• Optional Career Interruption Statement

Important Notes:

• Applications will be reviewed beginning July 31, 2025, and will remain open until the position is filled
• The appointment is conditional upon CRC Secretariat approval
• Accessibility accommodations are available upon request
• Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority
• Subject to budgetary approval
• For research security, candidates should review Canada’s Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and associated guidelines

For accessibility support, contact: Dr. Larry Kostiuk – Larry.Kostiuk@carleton.ca

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