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PROFESSOR INTELLIGENT AND
AUTONOMOUS EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
(AP 20-03)
Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications (tenure-track position)
Context and summary
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is the only institution in Québec (Canada) dedicated exclusively to graduate level university research and
training. The influence of our faculty and students extends around the world. In partnership with the community and with industry, we are proud to contribute to
the development of society through our discoveries and through the training we provide to a new generation of scientific, social, and technological innovators.
INRS would like to fill a new faculty position in the area of Intelligent and Autonomous Embedded Systems with Integration of Sensing, Mechatronics,
Connectivity, and/or Control. This new position aims at the transfer of knowledge and technologies to sectors that include, but are not limited to, the
industrial internet of things (IIoT), consumer electronics, manufacturing, autonomous vehicles; transportation, surveillance and monitoring, energy
and process systems, environment and natural resources. The areas of expertise of interest are theory, modeling, computation, experimentation or a
combination thereof of embedded circuits and systems - including their design, implementation, and applications (mixed integration of microelectronics - as
a compulsory basis - with RF, THz, VLC, optical, and/or photonic domains/interconnects will be an asset).
The Centre hosts a unique major research infrastructure on nanostructures and femto-science (http://lmn.emt.inrs.ca/EN/inf.htm; comprising the Laboratory
of Micro and Nanofabrication, the "Advanced Laser Light Source (ALLS)" and the "Advanced Imaging Infrastructure"), and a world-class research laboratory
in the field of wireless communications and radio frequency. The new faculty will work in an environment where over forty professors-researchers
undertake leading-edge research and training in diverse areas of sustainable energy, advanced materials, ultrafast photonics, telecommunication systems,
and nanobiotechnology.

Main duties and responsibilities
Develop an original and innovative research program;
Establish collaborations with research teams already in place, while developing or maintaining partnerships with groups outside the EMT Research
Center. The ability to develop partnerships with the private sector is particularly valuable;
Secure external funding from a variety of funding agencies, both provincial and federal, also involving various partners from the public and private
sectors whenever needed/pertinent;
Participate in teaching and training at the graduate level (both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students), as well as supervising post-doctoral fellows and research personnel.

Requirements
Doctorate in a relevant discipline (Electrical and Computer Science engineering or a closely related discipline);
Solid research expertise in the integration of embedded systems, if possible (i.e., it will be a big asset), in relationship with one of the four inter-twined
research areas below:
1) Sensing: Embedded systems that integrate wearables or sensor front-ends in the acoustic, electromagnetic, optical, mechanical, chemical, or
biological fields, etc.; and/or wireless power harvesters/transmitters from different energy sources (electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical,
renewable, etc.).
2) Mechatronics: Embedded systems that integrate MEMS, actuators, electromechanical devices, servomotors, stretchable electronics, electronic
skins, haptic devices, microfluidic and nanofluidic devices, etc.
3) Connectivity: Embedded systems that integrate wireless communication systems and networking, wireless sensor networks, RF IC design, large
interconnected devices and systems, cooperation and coordination, etc.
4) Control: Embedded systems that integrate automation, remote control, predictive control, mini-robotics, assistive technologies, swarms, etc.
Excellent scientific record illustrating leadership and innovation that will allow developing successfully a solid and an independent research programme;
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and networks as well as in collaboration with industrial partners;
Aptitude for basic and applied research, as well as multidisciplinary teaching and mentoring at the masters and doctorate levels;
Entrepreneurial qualities and demonstrated ability to secure external research funding.

Working language
French is the working language of the Institute. Fluency in English is required. Candidates whose native language is not French are encouraged to apply.
The Centre will provide them with all the resources necessary to facilitate their learning of the French language.

Workplace
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications
800 De La Gauchetière W., Suite 6900, Montreal (Quebec, CANADA) H5A 1K6

Salary
In accordance with the collective agreement in effect at INRS.

How to apply
Interested applicants should send their application including a complete curriculum vitae, a copy of their three most significant publications, a threepage summary of their research interests, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and the names and contact information of three referees,
before November 15th, 2020, indicating the position number AP 20-03 to:
Director
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications
800 De La Gauchetière W., Suite 6900, Montreal (Quebec, CANADA) H5A 1K6
concours@emt.inrs.ca

INRS is committed to employment equity and diversity. INRS welcomes applications
from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, indigenous people, and persons with
disabilities. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and residents.

INRS.CA
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