YOUR CAREER AT \xc3\x89TS

L\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\x89cole de technologie sup\xc3\xa9rieur (\xc3\x89TS) is a rapidly evolving university in engineering and technology located in downtown Montreal. \xc3\x89TS offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on applied engineering as well as state-of-the-art research infrastructure. \xc3\x89TS is also home to the Centech, a business incubator, offering support services for researchers wishing to commercialize their research.


What we offer :

• A start-up and an equipment fund to support your scientific career
• Financial support for research and teaching (supervision of student\xe2\x80\x99s recognition, teaching credits, correction help, etc.)
• A personalized onboarding process
• A structure to promote your research as well as networking activities to make yourself known and help you recruit students.
• A work environment favorable to your career development, for both research and teaching.
• A mentor program for all faculty members offered at your arrival and throughout your career.
• Support for the immigration process and a relocation program for your family
• A full-course program to learn French.

OUR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTEMENT

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate programs that meet the needs of industry in the design of electrical, electronic, photonic and computer systems as well as their components. These programs are oriented towards computer systems, telecommunications, digital processing, industrial control, energy transport, vision and microelectronics. Faculty members lead numerous research projects, several of which are in close collaboration with industry, essentially around three major areas: power electronics and industrial control, telecommunications and microelectronics, and the field of imaging, vision and artificial intelligence.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The \xc3\x89TS Department of Electrical Engineering is looking for professors with basic training in engineering and expertise related to artificial intelligence applied to the field of electrical engineering. The research and teaching activities of the people sought will join those already in place in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
The desired person will be invited to collaborate with the department\'s research laboratories to apply A.I. in areas such as power electronics, embedded systems, intelligent monitoring and control (GREPCI), health technologies (LATIS), telecommunications, photonics, nanomaterials, management and network technologies (THE TOP).
In terms of teaching, the person sought will be responsible for the development of new courses in the fields of machine learning and deep learning around the thematic axis on intelligent objects. Areas of expertise sought: The department of electrical engineering wishes to develop the research theme of artificial intelligence applied to the field of electrical engineering, including deep federated learning.
Here are some examples of applications:

• Smart electricity networks: optimization of distribution networks, predictive maintenance, breakdown prediction, sensor-data processing
• Design and verification of microsystems assisted by AI.
• Cybersecurity: anomaly and intrusion detection and fault identification
• Processing of medical images and signals and diagnostic assistance
• Transportation and aerospace
• Embedded systems (Edge AI)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in fields related to electrical engineering;
  
• Mentor graduate students;
• Carry out funded, potentially interdisciplinary research projects with local, national and international partners;
• Develop a research program;
• Publish scientific articles;
• Complete grant applications, particularly those directed at NSERC and FQRNT.

REQUIREMENT

• Hold or be about to obtain a Doctorate (PhD) in Electrical Engineering or in a relevant field for this position;
• Be a member of the Ordre des ing\xc3\xa9nieurs du Qu\xc3\xa9bec (OIQ) or be eligible to join the OIQ and undertake the necessary steps to become a member before submitting an application for full professorship;
• Have experience in conducting research in collaboration with industry or solid experience in industrial R&D;
• Demonstrate excellent skills related to training highly-qualified personnel through research projects and teaching;
• Be proficient in French (oral and written), in compliance with the \xc3\x89TS Language Policy (in French), or demonstrate a willingness to learn French and register to a French program with the support of \xc3\x89TS.

START DATE

Depending on the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s availability

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

All applications will be processed in strict confidentiality. \xc3\x89TS will take into account any leaves that may result in career interruptions or delays. Therefore, we encourage you to mention any such leave that may have affected your professional path. We will take this information into consideration when evaluating your application. In case of a disability, we may offer accommodation measures during the hiring process.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application before 5:00 p.m. (EST) on September 8, 2024
Each application must include the information indicated below in a single PDF document, in the following order:

• An automated (dynamic) Table of Contents;
• A cover letter;
• Your curriculum vitae;
• A statement of your teaching objectives;
• Your research plan, including an indication of how your work complements the areas of research targeted by a department or research group at \xc3\x89TS;
• A sample of your research achievements (e.g.: recent scientific articles).

If you require more information, please contact bap-candidatures@etsmtl.ca You must submit a complete application for it to be considered. Only those candidates who are retained for an interview will be contacted.

COMPENSATION

This is a tenure-track position. The process and benefits will be determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement convention collective de l\xe2\x80\x99Association des professeurs de l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\x89TS (AP\xc3\x89TS).

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

In compliance with the immigration requirements in effect in Canada, \xc3\x89TS invites all qualified individuals to apply. However, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. When submitting an application, it is important to indicate whether you are able to work in Canada, so that the applicable immigration procedures can be planned accordingly.