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Canada Research Chair Faculty Position in Computing

Concordia University

Posted: September 01, 2025

Concordia University invites applications for a Canada Research Chair Faculty Position in Computing at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with a joint appointment with the University’s Faculty of Medicine (Department of Pathology) and Faculty of Computer Science in Biomedical Data Science and Precision Medicine. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and productive community of clinicians, basic and social scientists, and research trainees in computer science and health disciplines with interests in the pathobiology of human health, including diseases (e.g., cancer and rare genetic diseases), infection, healthy aging, vaccines, molecular biology, and immunology and immunotherapies.

Applicants with a PhD or equivalent with an exceptional emerging research program in computational biomedical data science with application in precision medicine will be considered for this CRC position. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of innovative biology-based or health-related genomics research, with experience in the use of techniques in machine learning, statistics, algorithm engineering, or bioinformatics. Evidence of effective participation and leadership roles in interdisciplinary research teams, teaching, and trainee supervision will be an asset. The successful candidate will engage in the research leadership and promotion of interdisciplinary scholarship to create new opportunities and drive strategic directions at the intersection of computer science and medicine. The successful candidate will also contribute to complementary areas of research within the University and teach at a reduced course load. Excellent research facilities and a generous start up support package are available.

The successful candidate will join Faculties of Medicine (Department of Pathology; 60%) and Computer Science (40%), and be part of a growing community of interdisciplinary researchers interested in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, DNA sequencing, and imaging, with strong collaborative ties with the affiliated hospitals of Montreal. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be part of the big data analytics, AI & machine learning research cluster in Computer Science, which include researchers with excellence in AI theory and applications including medical imaging and health data analytics. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to integrate within established team initiatives, including the National Canadian Partnership for Health , the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre’s Network , and Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute.

Concordia University is located in the friendly, energetic, multicultural city of Montreal, Quebec. The city and surrounding area host a wide range of cultural activities and opportunities. Excellent schools, sports facilities and outdoor activities are also available locally.

The CRC program was established by the Canadian Federal Government with the purpose of attracting outstanding researchers to the Canadian university system. Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Chair assessed through the program’s justification process. Please contact the Office of Research Services and see the CRC website (www.chairs.gc.ca) for more information on eligibility.

Concordia University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the CRC program’s equity targets, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons with disabilities.

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person with a disability(s). For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit hiringfordiversity

The application review will begin on October 15, 2025, and will continue until the suitable candidate is identified. A complete application must include: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a research statement, 3) description of trainee supervisory experience and teaching philosophy.

Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Gujar Shashi, Chair of the Search and Selection Committee, and submitted via PeopleAdmin Link:
https://concord.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18316.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and any way in which we can be of assistance by emailing cerc@concordia.ca. Concordia University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.