Full Professor and Killam Memorial Chair in

**Department** Vice-President Research Innovation **Posted date** September 5, 2024 **Closing date** Will remain open until filled. **Position Type** **Description**: This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). The University offers a competitive salary and a number of other supports. The Chair is tenable for 5 years and renewable once. Appropriate salaries and other financial arrangements will be negotiated by the Vice-President (Research) and budgetary provisions will be made from general University (i.e., non-Killam Chair) resources for secretarial and technical services for the Chairholder. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has more than 60 faculty members with expertise in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Intelligent Systems. The Department welcomes creativity, diversity, perseverance, and a collaborative spirit, and recognizes the importance of excellence in conjunction with work/life balance, interdisciplinary research, and mentorship. The Department is co-developing a new undergraduate mechatronics program with the Department of Mechanical Engineering that is under governance review and aims to be launched in about one year. The new faculty members will have the opportunity to work with a group of robotics faculty members in the departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computing Science. The existing expertise at the University of Alberta include surgical robotics, rehabilitation and assistive robotics, wearable robotics, aerial and mobile robotics, manufacturing robotics, human-robot interaction and interfaces, human movement analysis, haptics and telerobotics, cooperative autonomous systems, computer vision, robot control, robot learning and computational intelligence for robotic systems, to name a few. The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion while honoring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures, and world views. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta ranks among the top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The University of Alberta seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose. More than 44,000 students and 13,000 staff shape the University of Alberta, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation, and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The University of Alberta attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and receives more than $600 million in annual sponsored research revenue. The University has over 300,000 alumni worldwide. **Working and Living Here** - Our Faculty Culture_ The Faculty of Engineering believes that innovation, professionalism, and excellence in engineering stem from those who value perspectives and people. Collaboration, mentorship, creating meaningful change in society, and going above and beyond to help others in all aspects of our roles - research, teaching, and service - are core to all of us. Lead Pioneering Research: With a substantial endowment, our Chairholders make significant contributions to the sciences and act as major catalysts for interdisciplinary research. These appointments are designed for scholars acknowledged by their peers as leading international experts in their fields. You will have access to robust resources and state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to expanding the frontiers of robotics in healthcare. Enjoy Collaborative Spaces: Our dynamic research environment is being reconfigured to foster collaboration and innovation. You will engage with top-tier researchers from diverse fields, leveraging collective expertise to tackle complex challenges. - Benefits, Health, & Wellness_ We offer a health and wellness benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. For Faculty members, some moving and relocation expenses may be reimbursed. Spouses/partners are offered employment services through the University’s Spousal/Partner Employment Program. The campus offers a medical clinic, and there are multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus. - Life in Edmonton_ We invite you to visit these websites for information about the: Application Instructions 1. A cover letter that includes highlights of your profile 2. Curriculum vitae (CV) 3. Research statement that outlines the main areas of current research and short - and long-term research goals, including a list of publications and conference presentations. (submit under "Research Plan") 4. Up to 3 samples of recent peer-reviewed research publications that you would l