Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Chemistry - Full Professor (Energy Storage)

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.

The Department of Chemistry of the Université de Montréal is one of the most productive and dynamic chemistry departments in Canada and internationally. Its stellar reputation is based on the excellence of its faculty of 33 professors, several of whom are distinguished scholars and hold prestigious chairs.

As part of the 2026 Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program competition, the Department of chemistry is recruiting a professor at the rank of Full Professor to advance research and teaching in the chemistry of energy storage, more specifically on the development of new approaches for energy storage driven by artificial intelligence (AI).

This position is contingent on the candidate’s success in obtaining a Canada Impact+ Research chair in this competition.

The program awards Chairs of two award values: $8 million over eight years ($1 million per year) or $4 million over eight years ($500,000 per year). The chair offered under this call will have a value of $1 million per year for a duration of eight years. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate in preparing the application, leading up to its submission in March 2026.

Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As a professor and holder of a Canada Impact+ Research Chair, you will:

• Leverage your world-class leadership in AI driven research in the field of chemistry for energy storage in alignment with the Government of Canada’s science, technology and innovation priorities, with the potential to generate positive social and economic benefits for Canadians;
• Actively foster co-creation of research projects and initiatives with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, and non-profit) to increase the application of research outcomes in AI driven research in the field of chemistry for energy storage, for the benefit of society at large. You will also facilitate the mobilization and application of the Chair’s research results in diverse ways to stimulate economic growth and social innovation;
• Have the opportunity to apply for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI);
• Teach at all levels of study;
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral fellows in the completion of theses and dissertations;
• Lead major interfaculty projects with national and international reach;
• Contribute actively to the academic and scientific life of the Department and the Faculty.

Qualifications

• Be eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program and apply to the 2026 competition;
• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. electrochemistry). This requirement is set by the Université de Montréal; not by the Canada impact+ Research Chairs program;
• Demonstrate outstanding expertise and international recognition as a leader in AI driven research in the field of chemistry for energy storage;
• Have an international profile in the field and show strong leadership in major international networks;
• Be able to lead ambitious, productive research teams;
• Possess the qualities required to conduct research that mobilizes and applies knowledge to deliver social and economic benefits for Canada and beyond;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide interdisciplinary teaching;
• Have the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with faculty members;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Expected start date: June 1^st 2026;
• Located at the MIL Campus.

Link to submit your application: http://rh-carriere-dmz-eng.synchro.umontreal.ca/psc/rhprpr9_car_eng/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3&JobOpeningId=530959&PostingSeq=1 

How to submit your application
Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) during the posting period, from January 12^th to February 11^th 2026, inclusively. Your application must include the following documents:

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae;
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
• A research program proposal;
• Contact details of three referees who will be solicited for a letter of recommendation
• Important: the research program proposal should cover 8 years (suggested length: 4 pages)

Contact information for recommendation letters:

Jean-Francois Masson, Chair
Department of chemistry, FAS
[email protected] 

Candidates who have already applied for a 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) position at the University of Montreal might be considered for this Impact+ Canada Research Chair position.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Université de Montréal places equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of its mission. It adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. It invites women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities or ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to apply and complete the self-declaration form. This approach contributes directly to the achievement of employment equality objectives and to improving the representation of members of these groups within the community.

It is recommended that you complete the self-identification questionnaire when applying online.

The self-identification questionnaire is based on a voluntary approach aimed at fostering a diverse and equitable living environment. The information provided, which is essential to improve the University's practices and comply with current legal obligations, remains strictly confidential. It is collected and used in accordance with applicable federal and provincial laws, will never be shared without your consent, and is used to promote equality in employment, recognize the skills of members of the program's target groups, and improve their representation in the university community. During recruitment, selection tools can also be adapted confidentially to meet the needs of people living with limitations. They are invited to contact Marie-Lou Lalime of the Teachers' Office by email ([email protected]) or by phone at 514-343-6111 ext. 5472 in complete confidentiality.

In accordance with Canada's immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

UdeM recognizes that certain leaves, whether parental, sick, caregiver or related to COVID-19, can lead to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are invited to report any circumstance that may have influenced their professional career. This information will be fully taken into account when evaluating the applications.