Professor in electrical engineering – transport electrification

ÉTS - École de technologie supérieure; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L'École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) recherche un professeur en électrification des transports pour rejoindre son Département de génie électrique. Le candidat sélectionné sera impliqué dans l'enseignement et la recherche collaborative, contribuant ainsi à l'excellence académique et au développement de solutions innovantes dans le domaine. Le poste propose un environnement de travail stimulant et des opportunités de développement professionnel, incluant un mentorat constant et des ressources pour favoriser les projets de recherche.

Benefits

Fonds pour activités de démarrage et d'équipement

Soutien à l'immigration et programme de relocalisation

Programme complet pour apprendre le français

Qualifications

• Doctorat en génie électrique ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience de recherche avec l'industrie ou R&D.
• Capacité à former et encadrer des étudiants de manière efficace.

Responsibilities

• Enseigner des cours de génie électrique aux niveaux undergraduate et graduate.
• Mentorer des étudiants diplômés.
• Développer et gérer un programme de recherche.

Skills

Recherche en électrification des transports

Enseignement supérieur

Mentorat d'étudiants

Gestion de projets de recherche

Collaboration avec l'industrie

Education

Doctorat en génie électrique ou domaine pertinent

Job description

L'École de technologie supérieur (ÉTS) is a rapidly evolving university in engineering and technology located in downtown Montreal. ÉTS offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on applied engineering as well as state-of-the-art research infrastructure. ÉTS is also home to the Centech, a business incubator, offering support services for researchers wishing to commercialize their research.

By joining l'ÉTS, you will be joining a team of highly active professors and researchers in the school's various research chairs, labs, institutes and groups. Your work will make a tangible contribution to scientific progress and the development of Quebec's productivity and competitiveness, as well as the training of a highly qualified workforce.

What we offer :

• A start-up and an equipment fund to support your scientific career
• Financial support for research and teaching (supervision of student's 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.

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.

The ÉTS Department of Electrical Engineering is looking for professors with basic training in engineering and an expertise related to transport electrification. Research and teaching activities of the selected candidates will join those already in place in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Areas of expertise sought:

Applications are sought in the field of transport electrification. More specifically, the person sought must have one or other of the following sub-areas of expertise:

• Magnetic systems for transmission / clutch / braking / suspension

• Power management

• Wireless charging

• Other related topic relevant to the main subject area

As part of the research team, selected candidates will:

• 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.

• 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 ingénieurs du Québec (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 ÉTS Language Policy (in French), or demonstrate a willingness to learn French and register to a French program with the support of ÉTS.

Depending on the candidate's availability

All applications will be processed in strict confidentiality.

ÉTS 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 15, 2025

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 ÉTS;
• A sample of your research achievements (e.g.: recent scientific articles).

If you require more information, please contact [e-mail] You must submit a complete application for it to be considered. Only those candidates who are retained for an interview will be contacted.

This is a tenure-track position. The process and benefits will be determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement convention collective de l'Association des professeurs de l'ÉTS (APÉTS) .

In compliance with the immigration requirements in effect in Canada, ÉTS 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.