Tenure-track Faculty Position in Automatic Control

Job summary

The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research in automatic control to improve the performance and sustainability of process engineering systems. They will also teach and mentor students across all university cycles and participate in faculty administrative activities.

Job details

General information Located in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval offers an exceptional living and working environment. It is a comprehensive university renowned for its culture of excellence in teaching and research. Job Description The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of automatic control. The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research leveraging automatic control techniques to address complex challenges in process engineering. Their research will focus on modeling, observation, optimization, and control of systems to improve their performance and efficiency. Also, the candidate will develop methodologies that improve the understanding and operation of processes, thereby promoting more sustainable and economically viable industrial practices. Also candidate must be able to Teach and mentor students at all three university cycles; Perform research and author publications in areas related to the position; Participate in educational and administrative activities of the unit and faculty; Participate in external activities of academic nature contributing to the influence of the faculty and the university. Tout ouvrir Tout fermer Selection criterias Candidates must meet the following criteria Hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a relevant discipline related to the research area of the position, or be close to completing a Ph.D. (thesis submitted); Demonstrate relevance of academic background and experience to the identified field; Show proven ability to conduct university-level research; Exhibit potential to develop independent and original research activities in the specified area; Demonstrate abilities or potential for university-level teaching across all levels, supervising graduate students, and a commitment to pedagogical innovation; As Université Laval is a French-language university, the successful candidate must be able to teach in French or commit to developing the ability to do so within one year; Show evidence or commitment to community service; Align professional potential with the key competencies required for a professorial role Analytical skills, synthesis, and judgment, Creativity and innovation, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills and openness, Teamwork and collaboration with partners, Autonomy and sense of responsibility, Ethics and responsibility, Supervisory skills; Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or eligible to become one within a reasonable timeframe. Conditions Conditions Salary will be determined based on the current collective agreement. Additional information While establishing your research program, you will be supported in securing funding from government agencies and industry. You will also receive guidance in recruiting and supervising master’s and doctoral students. Teaching activities at both undergraduate and graduate levels are conducted in French. Université Laval provides non-Francophone candidates with opportunities to learn and improve their French language skills during the first three years of employment. Childcare services are available on campus, and faculty members are entitled to parental leave. Candidature Application deadline Decembre 15, 2026 Job starting date June 1, 2026 Candidates should submit their application (PDF format), including Curriculum vitae; A document outlining their research and teaching interests; Names and contact information of three referees. at https //recrutement.fsg.ulaval.ca/ (choose Automatic Control Position – 22282). a { text-decoration none; color #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color #f5f5f5;} For any inquiries, please contact directeur@gel.ulaval.ca. Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply. Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. Université Laval has been named Canada’s Best Employer for 2026 by Forbes. Lieu de travail Faculty of science and engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Numéro d'offre 18036 Job posting period Du 15-09-2026 au 15-12-2026

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research in automatic control to improve the performance and sustainability of process engineering systems. They will also teach and mentor students across all university cycles and participate in faculty administrative activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering and demonstrate the ability to conduct independent university-level research. Proficiency in French or a commitment to learn it within one year is required for teaching purposes.

Benefits

• Childcare Services • Parental Leave • French Language Training

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Automatic Control
• Process Engineering
• System Modeling
• Optimization
• Observation
• University Teaching
• Research Publication
• Student Mentorship
• Pedagogical Innovation
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Supervisory Skills

Job areas

• Education
• Engineering
• Science & Research