Professor of Chemical Engineering - Agri-food Processing Engineering
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Job Reference Number: 24-PR-6
Posting/Closing Date: September 2, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Workplace: All buildings
Department or Service: Department of Chemical Engineering
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Polytechnique Montréal is proud
to have been recognized by Mediacorp Canada as one of
“Montréal’s Top Employers” for 2025.
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Polytechnique Montréal is an internationally recognized engineering university. Located in the heart of Montréal on Mount Royal, it is renowned for the high quality of the training offered at all levels, and for its multidisciplinary and multisectoral research, at the forefront of the local, national and international engineering.
Proud of its 150 years of history, it now welcomes more than 10,000 students and relies on the expertise of nearly 1,600 staff members with diverse skills, including more than 300 professors.
Polytechnique has been certified Gold by STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). Polytechnique is known for its innovative approach, and its active role in technological, economic and social development. It values the diversity of its employees and adheres to an equal employment opportunity program for women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and those with disabilities. Having received the Parity Certification from Women in Governance, it offers excellent working conditions, focusing on work-life balance and the well-being of its employees.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Department of Chemical Engineering comprises 28 professors and conducts innovative research, in close collaboration with industry, in the following fields: lifecycle analyses, biorefinery, biomanufacturing, reactor and process engineering, materials and biomaterials, regenerative medicine, process modeling and control, and polymers. The research activities of the department’s professors are intense and fall into one or more of the above areas.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal is known for its dynamic teaching and the development of new methods of knowledge transmission. For more information on our activities, visit www.polymtl.ca/gch.
This position aligns with the Department of Chemical Engineering’s desire to increase the group of professors contributing to research activities in the field of agri-food processing engineering, with a focus on unit operations as they apply to this field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will carry out the responsibilities of this position with dynamism and creativity. Among other duties, they will:
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels;
- Supervise undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students;
- Carry out innovative research projects;
- Obtain grants and contracts aimed at supporting research work with the aim of training highly qualified personnel;
- Publish the scientific results of this research;
- Participate in the department’s teaching and research activities;
- Collaborate with other research teams at Polytechnique Montréal or other institutions;
Contribute to enhancing Polytechnique Montréal’s visibility and influence in Québec and internationally.
PROFILE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD in engineering or equivalent in a relevant field;
- Have a proven track record of developing and conducting an independent research program that will enable them to obtain funding to supervise graduate students;
- Demonstrate excellent teaching skills, especially in courses related to chemical engineering science and design, if possible supported by teaching evaluations;
- Be able to contribute positively to the department's working environment and adhere to Polytechnique's values of excellence, creativity, integrity, collaboration, respect and openness;
- Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or of any other Canadian association of professional engineers) or take the necessary steps to become a member before being granted tenure;
- Have a sufficient command of oral and written French before submitting their tenure file, since French is the language of instruction at Polytechnique Montréal.
Polytechnique Montréal will provide the candidate with the necessary assistance and support to register with the OIQ and to learn French.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering or with industry experience are encouraged to include this in their application.
ADVANTAGES OF WORKING AT POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL
This position is tenure-track.
Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement (French only) in effect. This agreement provides for, among others:
- Provisions for work-family balance, such as maternity, paternity and adoption leave, in addition to the Québec Parental Insurance Plan;
- The possibility of benefiting from paid respite periods;
- A defined-benefits pension plan;
- In addition, relocation and immigration support is available to the successful candidate and their family.
To learn more about Polytechnique Montréal and the benefits of contributing to its mission, please explore: Avantages et milieu de vie (French only).
START DATE
As soon as possible.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are invited to submit an application file that includes:
- A cover letter
- A CV
- A statement of main achievements and teaching philosophy
- A statement of major research achievements and prospects
- Proof of university degrees
- Up to three significant contributions related to the position
- Teaching evaluations, if available
For more information about this position, please contact:
Professor Mario Jolicoeur
interim Chair, Chemical Engineering Department
Polytechnique Montréal
To apply, please send your file by email to : genie.chimique@polymtl.ca.
Polytechnique is an equal-opportunity employer and as such invites women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethno-cultural minorities and people with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply. Upon request, Polytechnique Montréal will provide support measures for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and evaluation process.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. In accordance with immigration rules, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.
Apply
About Polytechnique Montréal
Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal, technological university, is one of Canada's largest engineering teaching and research institutions. It is the Québec leader for the scope of its engineering research activities. It is located on the campus of Université de Montreal, the largest French-language university campus in the Americas. With over 49,000 graduates, Polytechnique Montréal has educated 22% of the current members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. The institution offers more than 120 programs. Polytechnique has 260 professors and 8,600 students. It has an annual operating budget of $215 million, including a research budget of $81 million.
Professor of Chemical Engineering - Agri-food Processing Engineering
Top Benefits
About the role
Apply
Job Reference Number: 24-PR-6
Posting/Closing Date: September 2, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Workplace: All buildings
Department or Service: Department of Chemical Engineering
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Polytechnique Montréal is proud
to have been recognized by Mediacorp Canada as one of
“Montréal’s Top Employers” for 2025.
MORE DETAILS
Polytechnique Montréal is an internationally recognized engineering university. Located in the heart of Montréal on Mount Royal, it is renowned for the high quality of the training offered at all levels, and for its multidisciplinary and multisectoral research, at the forefront of the local, national and international engineering.
Proud of its 150 years of history, it now welcomes more than 10,000 students and relies on the expertise of nearly 1,600 staff members with diverse skills, including more than 300 professors.
Polytechnique has been certified Gold by STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). Polytechnique is known for its innovative approach, and its active role in technological, economic and social development. It values the diversity of its employees and adheres to an equal employment opportunity program for women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and those with disabilities. Having received the Parity Certification from Women in Governance, it offers excellent working conditions, focusing on work-life balance and the well-being of its employees.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Department of Chemical Engineering comprises 28 professors and conducts innovative research, in close collaboration with industry, in the following fields: lifecycle analyses, biorefinery, biomanufacturing, reactor and process engineering, materials and biomaterials, regenerative medicine, process modeling and control, and polymers. The research activities of the department’s professors are intense and fall into one or more of the above areas.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal is known for its dynamic teaching and the development of new methods of knowledge transmission. For more information on our activities, visit www.polymtl.ca/gch.
This position aligns with the Department of Chemical Engineering’s desire to increase the group of professors contributing to research activities in the field of agri-food processing engineering, with a focus on unit operations as they apply to this field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will carry out the responsibilities of this position with dynamism and creativity. Among other duties, they will:
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels;
- Supervise undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students;
- Carry out innovative research projects;
- Obtain grants and contracts aimed at supporting research work with the aim of training highly qualified personnel;
- Publish the scientific results of this research;
- Participate in the department’s teaching and research activities;
- Collaborate with other research teams at Polytechnique Montréal or other institutions;
Contribute to enhancing Polytechnique Montréal’s visibility and influence in Québec and internationally.
PROFILE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD in engineering or equivalent in a relevant field;
- Have a proven track record of developing and conducting an independent research program that will enable them to obtain funding to supervise graduate students;
- Demonstrate excellent teaching skills, especially in courses related to chemical engineering science and design, if possible supported by teaching evaluations;
- Be able to contribute positively to the department's working environment and adhere to Polytechnique's values of excellence, creativity, integrity, collaboration, respect and openness;
- Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or of any other Canadian association of professional engineers) or take the necessary steps to become a member before being granted tenure;
- Have a sufficient command of oral and written French before submitting their tenure file, since French is the language of instruction at Polytechnique Montréal.
Polytechnique Montréal will provide the candidate with the necessary assistance and support to register with the OIQ and to learn French.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering or with industry experience are encouraged to include this in their application.
ADVANTAGES OF WORKING AT POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL
This position is tenure-track.
Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement (French only) in effect. This agreement provides for, among others:
- Provisions for work-family balance, such as maternity, paternity and adoption leave, in addition to the Québec Parental Insurance Plan;
- The possibility of benefiting from paid respite periods;
- A defined-benefits pension plan;
- In addition, relocation and immigration support is available to the successful candidate and their family.
To learn more about Polytechnique Montréal and the benefits of contributing to its mission, please explore: Avantages et milieu de vie (French only).
START DATE
As soon as possible.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are invited to submit an application file that includes:
- A cover letter
- A CV
- A statement of main achievements and teaching philosophy
- A statement of major research achievements and prospects
- Proof of university degrees
- Up to three significant contributions related to the position
- Teaching evaluations, if available
For more information about this position, please contact:
Professor Mario Jolicoeur
interim Chair, Chemical Engineering Department
Polytechnique Montréal
To apply, please send your file by email to : genie.chimique@polymtl.ca.
Polytechnique is an equal-opportunity employer and as such invites women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethno-cultural minorities and people with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply. Upon request, Polytechnique Montréal will provide support measures for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and evaluation process.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. In accordance with immigration rules, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.
Apply
About Polytechnique Montréal
Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal, technological university, is one of Canada's largest engineering teaching and research institutions. It is the Québec leader for the scope of its engineering research activities. It is located on the campus of Université de Montreal, the largest French-language university campus in the Americas. With over 49,000 graduates, Polytechnique Montréal has educated 22% of the current members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. The institution offers more than 120 programs. Polytechnique has 260 professors and 8,600 students. It has an annual operating budget of $215 million, including a research budget of $81 million.