Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Networked Infrastructure: Complexity, Resilience, and Micro-to-Macro Emergence

University of Calgary

Job ID: 39088

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Description

Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Networked Infrastructure: Complexity, Resilience, and Micro-to-Macro Emergence
Department of Civil Engineering Schulich School of Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering, in the Schulich School of Engineering (SSE) at the University of Calgary, invite applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in Networked Infrastructure.

Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor normally requires completion of the highest rank of academic training in a discipline or field along with evidence or promise of original high-quality research and scholarship and future development as a scholar. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor normally requires evidence of high-quality research and scholarly activities, evidence of teaching effectiveness and an appropriate record of service.

The selected candidate will be nominated for a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Networked Infrastructure: Complexity, Resilience, and Micro-to-Macro Emergence. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program, including eligibility criteria, can be found on the https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca

The Research Program
As Canadian cities grow and their physical and digital networks become more complex, they face increasing risk from aging assets, climate change, electrification, disruption, and constrained budgets, much of it driven by the everyday decisions and interactions of countless users, policy makers and service providers operating within interconnected urban infrastructure systems. This Chair will address a central challenge in urban infrastructure: understanding how everyday decisions made under uncertainty scale up to citywide infrastructure patterns and outcomes. Most engineering programs still treat infrastructure as separate, controllable parts, which misses the interaction between physical, digital, and social systems. To close this gap, a system level cross-disciplinary approach is needed. The successful candidate's research program is expected to be at the intersection of two or more of the following areas: agent-based modelling, network science, network reliability and resilience analysis, scaling laws, decision theory, policy analysis, data analytics, and complexity theory.

Qualifications
Candidates must hold a BSc. in engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering or a related discipline. The preferred candidate will show a demonstrated track record in complex systems, network science, and/or infrastructure resilience research, as evidenced by external awards, and a track record of high impact scientific publications. The ability to lead an independent, externally funded research program, and to secure national and international funding, is essential for this hire. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in formal undergraduate/graduate teaching and to supervise graduate students.

Tier II Eligibility
Tier II Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars who, at the time of nomination, have been active researchers in their field for fewer than 10 years. In accordance with the Canada Research Chairs Program's eligibility criteria, candidates are expected to be within 10 years of holding their first independent academic research-related appointment. An independent academic research-related appointment is a university faculty appointment that engages in research that is not under the direction of another individual and authorizes the researcher to supervise or co-supervise the research of students and/or postdoctoral fellows.

Candidates who exceed the 10-year eligibility window but have experienced eligible career interruptions, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, clinical training, or other recognized delays, may have their eligibility assessed through the program's Tier II justification process. Research interruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., laboratory or institutional closures) are recognized as eligible delays and may be credited at twice the amount of time beginning March 1, 2020. For more information, please contact UCalgary's Office of Research Services at mailto:crc@ucalgary.ca. Additional details about the Canada Research Chairs Program, including eligibility criteria, are available on the http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx.

The Research Environment
The University of Calgary fosters a highly transdisciplinary environment, and the successful candidate will join the growing collaborative research community spanning Civil, Geomatics, and Electrical and Software Engineering, with strong existing ties to Computer Science, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Environmental Science, and Public Policy. The Chair will have access to UCalgary's Advanced Research Computing (ARC) resources and Digital Research Alliance of Canada for large-scale network simulation and data-intensive modelling.

Mentoring
Mentorship will be coordinated jointly by the Department and the SSE Associate Dean EDIA, including new-faculty outreach, workshops, and networking opportunities, as well as participation in a central mentoring framework developed specifically for CRC holders. Trainees of the Chair will work in a transdisciplinary environment with co-supervision opportunities across departments, and will have access to scholarships, international conference travel, collaborative research opportunities, and work-integrated learning.

Research Assessment
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to provide relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions when assessing a candidate's research productivity.

How to Apply
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online using the Apply Now link on the University of Calgary Careers webpage (careers.ucalgary.ca). The application process allows a maximum of four attachments; applicants are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments. Applications should include:

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
- Leadership statement, including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
- The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be requested unless the applicant is short-listed for an interview.

Deadline for application: January 8, 2027
Start Date: July 1, 2027

Contact
Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. gachari@ucalgary.ca, Head, Department of Civil Engineering

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/ ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/strategic-initiatives/office-institutional-commitmentshttps://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion(mailto:oicteam@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (mailto:hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For more information about the Schulich School of Engineering, visit schulich.ucalgary.ca

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/work-compensation/collective-agreements-and-handbooks/tucfa-collective-agreement.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences, and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy, including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team.

About Calgary, Alberta
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-institutions-canada. https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit https://www.ucalgary.ca/.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

Posting Date: November 4, 2026

Closing Date: January 8, 2027

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9945369

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