Professor Microwave, millimeter-wave, and THZ circuits and systems

Polytechnique Montréal

Professor – Microwave, millimeter-wave, and THZ circuits and systems

Reference: 25-PR-5-EN

Duration:
This position is tenure-track

Location:

2500 chemin de Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec

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 150th years of history, Polytechnique 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 the STARS organization. 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.

The Department of Electrical Engineering consists of 29 professors, 3 senior lecturers, 24 support staff, 682 undergraduate students in electrical engineering, 146 undergraduate students in biomedical engineering, and 189 graduate students. The faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering conducts leading-edge research in close collaboration with industry in areas such as biomedical engineering, medical imaging, automation and systems, energy and power grids, microelectronics, microwave systems, telecommunications systems and networks, and more.

The selected candidate will conduct experimental research activities, which may include the modeling and demonstration of linear and nonlinear microwave devices and circuits, high-frequency integrated circuit design, integration of complex systems and modules, high-density interconnects, advanced packaging solutions, microwave transduction, as well as the experimental characterization and validation of devices, antennas, and complete RF systems.

The Department of Electrical Engineering is seeking applications for the tenure-track position of assistant or associate professor. Outstanding candidates for a full professor position will also be considered. Candidates should have the ability to conduct cutting-edge research at the international level, with excellent communication skills, an interest in industrial collaborations and a passion for engaging and innovative teaching.

The successful candidate's expertise and research program will focus primarily on the design, modeling, and fabrication of microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz circuits and systems, covering frequency ranges from GHz to THz. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, active and passive circuit design, microwave subsystem integration, device modeling and development, as well as advanced technologies for applications in communications, radar, biomedical systems, sensing, and antenna systems.

The selected candidate will conduct experimental research activities, which may include the modeling and demonstration of linear and nonlinear microwave devices and circuits, high-frequency integrated circuit design, integration of complex systems and modules, high-density interconnects, advanced packaging solutions, microwave transduction, as well as the experimental characterization and validation of devices, antennas, and complete RF systems.

The Department places particular emphasis on research programs that address both fundamental and applied aspects, encompassing modeling, design, development, fabrication, implementation, and characterization of innovative devices and systems for emerging applications in wireless communications, sensing, biomedical systems, and energy harvesting and transfer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Poly-Grames Research Center (), which…