Professor in Environmental Technologies for Energy Transition (AP25-04-59505)

Institut national de la recherche scientifique; Trois-Rivières; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Canada is seeking a Professor in Environmental Technologies for Energy Transition located in Trois-Rivières. This role focuses on climate change mitigation through research in batteries, hydrogen, and critical mineral recycling. Candidates should have a PhD, excellent scientific productivity, and the ability to secure funding. The environment values diversity and encourages applications from disadvantaged groups. The salary range is $98,982 to $128,599 annually and the application deadline is August 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing industrial, community, or governmental partnerships.
• Expertise in emerging energy transition areas.
• Advanced English skills and ability to work in French.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program.
• Secure funding and participate in training activities.
• Supervise students and staff.

Skills

Process modeling

Energy efficiency

Life cycle analysis

Teaching skills

Teamwork ability

Adaptability

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Professor in Environmental Technologies for Energy Transition

Join INRS!

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is a human-scale university-level institution dedicated to research and graduate training. Our organization, with its 700 employees, has been supporting innovation and excellence since 1969 in a dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment.

Do you want your research to make a difference? Join an institution that stands out. More than just a university: a community!

As a member of INRS, you will contribute to its mission of research and graduate training serving Quebec society.

Position Summary

Ranked first in Canada for research intensity (grant total per professor), INRS comprises 170 professors and about 800 students and postdoctoral fellows across four centres in Quebec City, Montreal, Varennes, and Laval.

INRS Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre (ETE), located in Quebec City within the Quebec Metro High-Tech Park, hosts 37 faculty members, 100 research/support staff, 33 administrative staff, and 220 graduate students.

INRS’s Joint Research Units (UMRs) are partnerships with universities to develop research in areas like materials and technologies for the energy transition, cybersecurity, digital transformation, sustainable health, and Indigenous studies. These UMRs train students, foster regional impacts, and involve professors from multiple institutions.

The Centre invites applications for a Professor position in environmental technologies for energy transition within the UMR in collaboration with UQTR. The focus is on climate change mitigation through decarbonization, emphasizing batteries, hydrogen, and critical mineral recycling, in a region vital to the energy transition sector.

The successful candidate will be part of the professorial assembly or ETE Centre, working at UQTR's UMR facilities, collaborating with researchers focused on physical, chemical, and numerical approaches to energy systems and materials development.

The candidate’s research should focus on emerging energy transition areas, including batteries, green hydrogen, innovative materials, circular economy, and waste recycling. They will utilize existing infrastructure like the LISTE laboratory and upcoming facilities at INRS-UQTR.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Establish an independent research program, secure funding, participate in training activities, supervise students and staff, and contribute to the UMR’s and INRS’s scientific and regional influence.

The list above is indicative and not exhaustive.

Requirements

Education: PhD in a relevant field.

Experience: Interest and ability in developing industrial, community, or governmental partnerships; expertise in process modeling, energy efficiency, or life cycle analysis (assets). Early-career researchers are prioritized.

Standard Requirements: Excellent scientific productivity, potential for funding, teaching skills, teamwork ability, and adaptability.

The working language is French; advanced English skills are essential. Candidates with limited French are encouraged to apply, with support provided for language learning.

Inclusive Environment

INRS values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, especially women, minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Accommodations are available upon request.

Additional Information

Workplace: UMR INRS-UQTR, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières Campus, 3351, boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières, QC, G8Z 4M3.

The salary for assistant rank ranges from $98,982 to $128,599 annually, depending on experience. The position is covered by the collective agreement of the Syndicat des professeur.e.s de l’INRS.

Application deadline: August 10, 2025. Submit a letter of interest, CV, three key publications, three references, research summary (max 4 pages), and teaching/mentoring statement (max 1 page). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additional documents can be sent to the provided address.