Canada Research Chair in Neuromorphic Computing Systems

University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine; Alberta; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary, located in Alberta, invites applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Neuromorphic Systems at the Associate Professor with Tenure, or Professor with Tenure level. This position guarantees 75% protected time for research and is tenable for seven years, renewable once.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment within the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent and post‑PhD research experience.
• Established research program in neuromorphic systems with leadership in the field.
• Evidence of external peer‑reviewed funding, national/international grants, and influence in the area.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Canada Research Chair Tier I program in neuromorphic systems.
• Foster collaboration across computational neuroscience, physics, engineering, and related fields.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to teaching at the university level.

Skills

Neuromorphic systems

Research leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching & mentorship

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Chip design

Device design

Algorithms

Job description

The University of Calgary, located in Alberta, invites applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Neuromorphic Systems at the Associate Professor with Tenure, or Professor with Tenure level. This position guarantees 75% protected time for research and is tenable for seven years, renewable once.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment within the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, with opportunities for