Canada Excellence Research Chair in Foundations of Efficient Artificial Intelligence

McGill University; Hamiota; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian University is seeking applicants for a prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chair in the Foundations of Efficient Artificial Intelligence. Candidates must be recognized leaders in AI and will work towards developing next-generation AI approaches that are sustainable and accessible. The ideal applicant will be a Full Professor or an Associate Professor expected to gain promotion within two years. The application deadline is 30 days from June 13, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be an internationally recognized leader in AI.
• Experience with data or computational efficiency of machine learning approaches.
• Ability to be appointed as Full Professor within 2 years (if outside academia).

Responsibilities

• Develop a next generation of AI approaches that are sustainable and accessible.
• Lead a significant research program in AI.

Education

Full Professor or equivalent

Strong track record in AI

Job description

The McGill University School of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics and Statistics are seeking applicants for a nomination to a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in the area of the Foundations of Efficient Artificial Intelligence.

The CERC program supports Canadian universities in their efforts to build on Canada's growing reputation as a global leader in research and innovation. The program supports world-renowned researchers and their teams to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The CERC nominee will be an internationally recognized leader working on the foundations of AI, whose work has or could have an impact on the data or computational efficiency of machine learning approaches. The ultimate objective is to develop a next generation of AI approaches that are more sustainable and accessible.

Applicants from the academic sector must currently be at the rank of Full Professor or be an Associate Professor who is expected to be promoted to Full Professor within 2 years. Applicants from outside academia should have qualifications and a track record that will enable them to be appointed at the level of Full Professor within 2 years.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a foundational principle in the CERC program. To achieve its research excellence-based objectives and outcomes, the program requires the participation and contributions of students, trainees and researchers from underrepresented groups.

We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted on-line through Workday. Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday. Applications should include:

• a cover letter describing their research program
• a curriculum vitae
• a teaching statement
• names and contact information of 3 references

Please submit your application within 30 days of this publication date (June 13, 2025).

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence.