麻豆传媒

麻豆传媒 the Faculty of Computer Science

The Faculty of Computer Science at 麻豆传媒 invites applications for a听NSERC听Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Ocean Data Analytics. This position is designated to candidates who self-identify as a woman or member of another gender equity seeking group. The Tier 1听CRC听in Ocean Data Analytics will be a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (commensurate with experience) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will lead groundbreaking research in Ocean Data Analytics, leveraging their fundamental expertise in artificial intelligence to address global challenges through the innovative use of ocean data. However, candidates with expertise in AI and interest in broader scopes of ocean data (e.g., fisheries, coastal-community impacts, or AI and climate technology) are also highly encouraged to apply. Most importantly, the research focus of the new听CRC听must be centered on two of 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Strategic Research Clusters:听AI and Digital Innovation听补苍诲听Sustainable Ocean.

The听CRC听program was established by the Canadian Federal Government with the purpose of attracting outstanding researchers to the Canadian university system. Tier 1 Chairs are intended for exceptional scholars acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. Please contact the research grants office and see the听CRC听website () for more information on eligibility.

麻豆传媒 the candidate

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in computer science or a related field, have a demonstrated capacity to lead an AI research program, and supervise graduate students in computer science. They will propose an innovative and original research program in Ocean Data Analytics, with potential applications to ocean industries and economic development, such as offshore wind, tidal energy, aquaculture, shipping, transportation, and tourism. The Chair is expected to develop a pioneering research agenda in collaboration with the听听辫谤辞驳谤补尘,听听as well as with industry and government initiatives.

Specifically, the successful听CRC听will build and sustain collaborative partnerships with post-secondary institutions, provincial and federal governments, and key community partners in the oceans sector. The ideal candidate must have a proven ability to secure significant research funding and disseminate findings in impactful ways suitable to the discipline. They will engage in research leadership and promotion of interdisciplinary scholarship to create new opportunities and drive strategic directions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and ocean data analytics. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to complementary research areas within the Faculty and University while teaching at a reduced course load.

麻豆传媒 the opportunity

麻豆传媒 is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada, with more than 18,500 students, including 3500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. 麻豆传媒 secured more than $258 million in external research funding in 2023-24 with oceans and interdisciplinary AI-based research significantly contributing to its research revenue. Acceleration of research in the areas of oceans and artificial intelligence at 麻豆传媒 and partners throughout Atlantic Canada provide an ideal environment for the successful candidate to effect change. 麻豆传媒 is a world leader in oceans research (/campaigns/ocean-impact.html), with organizations including the Ocean Tracking Network, the Ocean Frontier Institute, and the recently funded Transforming Climate Action program. With DeepSense and the Faculty of Computer Science, research in artificial intelligence is being applied to ocean sensing, marine biodiversity, and coastal climate impacts. Spanning all research Faculties and over 100 researchers, 麻豆传媒鈥檚 capacity in artificial intelligence is growing, including recruitment of the Tier 1听CRC听in Ocean Data Analytics.

麻豆传媒 is in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, Canada (). Halifax is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and is a vibrant and multicultural spot that welcomes many newcomers. It is also a regional tech hub and affords residents a high quality of life. The city offers a wide variety of restaurants, parks, playgrounds, watersports in the summer, snow sports in the winter, a vast number of arts and cultural events, an excellent library system, and a passable public transit system. Nova Scotia is home to many beautiful communities, campgrounds, trails, lakes, rivers, beaches, lighthouses, and opportunities for running, hiking, cycling, ATVing, boating, and generally exploring the great outdoors. Located in one of Canada鈥檚 more temperate areas, Nova Scotia gets warm, sunny summers, long, colorful autumns, and cool, snowy winters.

麻豆传媒 is in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), the major centre in the scenic Atlantic region and a city widely known for its high quality of life. Further information about the University can be obtained at /.

麻豆传媒 operates in the unceded territories of the Mi鈥檏maw, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples. These sovereign nations hold inherent rights as the original peoples of these lands, and we each carry collective obligations under the Peace and Friendship Treaties. Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms Aboriginal and Treaty rights in Canada.

Submissions received on or before January 31, 2025, will be granted full consideration.听Applications should be made by submission of a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a three-page summary of the candidate鈥檚 research program, a one-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and the names and contact details of three referees. A complete application will include a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, please download and complete our听CRC听self ID form via the link:听.听A complete application package includes this self-id form.

All applications are to be made through the following link:听.

麻豆传媒 recognizes its obligation to accommodate candidates to ensure full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete听Accommodation Policy听can be viewed online at:听. To request accommodation at any stage in the hiring process, please contact听Emily.Wishart@dal.ca听(HR Advisor, Faculty of Computer Science).

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