Professor in Electrical Engineering Energy-Efficient Microelectronics for Artificial Intelligence

Polytechnique Montreal; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Polytechnique Montréal invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The successful candidate will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, develop an internationally recognized research program in energy-efficient digital/mixed-signal IC design and AI hardware, and foster industrial collaborations.

Areas of interest include in-memory computing, edge AI, low-power circuits, neuromorphic

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or equivalent by start date.
• Record of independent research with potential for funding.
• Excellent teaching skills, preferably with evaluations.
• Be member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or pursue membership before tenure.
• Good command of French for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teaching excellence at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.
• Supervise undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.
• Carry out innovative research projects and publish results.
• Obtain grants and contracts to support research and training.
• Collaborate with Polytechnique Montréal and external institutions.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student supervision

Research leadership

Grant writing

Collaboration

Education

PhD in engineering

Job description

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Polytechnique Montréal is an internationally recognized engineering university. Located in the heart of Montréal on Mount Royal, it is renowned for the high quality of the training offered at all levels, and for its multidisciplinary and multisectoral research, at the forefront of the local, national and international engineering.

Proud of its 150th years of history, Polytechnique now welcomes more than 10,000 students and relies on the expertise of nearly 1,600 staff members with diverse skills, including more than 300 professors.

Polytechnique has been certified Gold by the STARS organization. Polytechnique is known for its innovative approach, and its active role in technological, economic, and social development. It values the diversity of its employees and adheres to an equal employment opportunity program for women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and those with disabilities. Having received the Gold Parity Certification from Women in Governance, it offers excellent working conditions, focusing on work-life balance and the well-being of its employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Electrical Engineering has 31 professors, 3 teaching faculty members, 24 support staff members, 799 undergraduate students in Electrical Engineering, 189 undergraduate students in Biomedical Engineering, and 304 graduate students. The Department’s faculty members conduct cutting‑edge research in electrical engineering across a wide range of areas, including biomedical engineering, medical imaging, automation and control systems, energy and electrical networks, microelectronics, microsystems, microwaves, systems and telecommunications networks, and related fields.

The Department of Electrical Engineering invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Outstanding candidates at the rank of Full Professor will also be considered. The successful candidate must be able to deliver high‑quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate strong communication skills, show interest in industrial collaborations, and be committed to innovative teaching.

The Department is seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise in the design of digital or mixed‑signal integrated circuits and the ability to develop an internationally recognized research program focused on energy‑efficient circuits and hardware architectures for artificial intelligence and Internet of objects. The rapid development of artificial intelligence is accompanied by considerable growth in computing, memory, communication, and energy requirements. The position aims to develop new microelectronic technologies, integrated circuits, and hardware architectures that substantially reduce the energy consumption and hardware resources required by autonomous and AI systems, particularly by addressing computation, memory, data conversion, interconnects, and data movement.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, in‑memory and near‑memory computing; edge computing; low‑precision computing circuits and architectures, including binary architectures; neuromorphic and event‑driven architectures; specialized hardware accelerators for artificial intelligence; integrated circuits for high‑speed communications and AI infrastructure; low‑and ultra‑low‑power digital and mixed‑signal circuits; and emerging technologies for energy‑efficient computing.

Applications from candidates whose research programs contribute to the development of more energy‑efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence systems, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, industrial partnerships, and technology transfer, are strongly encouraged.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels;
• Supervise undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students;
• Carry out innovative research projects;
• Obtain grants and contracts aimed at supporting research work with the aim of training highly qualified personnel;
• Publish the scientific results of this research;
• Participate in the department’s teaching and research activities;
• Collaborate with other research teams at Polytechnique Montréal or other institutions;
• Contribute to enhancing Polytechnique Montréal’s visibility and influence in Québec and internationally.

PROFILE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a PhD in engineering or equivalent in a relevant field at the time of starting the position;
• Have a proven track record of developing and conducting an independent research program that will enable them to obtain funding to supervise graduate students;
• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills, if possible supported by teaching evaluations;
• Be able to contribute positively to the department's working environment and adhere to Polytechnique's values of Cooperation (collaboration), Responsible Leadership (leadership responsable), Excelling (dépassement), Integrity (intégrité);
• Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or of any other Canadian association of professional engineers) or take the necessary steps to become a member before being granted tenure;
• Have a sufficient command of oral and written French before submitting their tenure file, since French is the language of instruction at Polytechnique Montréal.

Polytechnique Montréal will provide the candidate with the necessary assistance and support to register with the OIQ and to learn French.

Applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering or with industry experience are encouraged to include this in their application.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING AT POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL

This position is tenure‑track.

Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement (French only) in effect. This agreement provides for, among others:

• Provisions for work‑family balance, such as maternity, paternity and adoption leave, in addition to the Québec Parental Insurance Plan;
• The possibility of benefiting from paid respite periods;
• A defined‑benefits pension plan;
• In addition, relocation and immigration support is available to the successful candidate and their family.

Polytechnique is an equal‑opportunity employer and as such invites women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethno‑cultural minorities and people with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply. Upon request, Polytechnique Montréal will provide support measures for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and evaluation process.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. In accordance with immigration rules, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

START DATE

As soon as possible.