Professor or Associate Professor in Sustainable Systems, System Resilience and Climate Change

Professor or Associate Professor in Sustainable Systems, System Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation

Open position in Civil & Mineral Engineering at University of Toronto for a senior faculty hire in “
sustainable systems, system resilience and climate change adaptation, especially in relation to energy, transportation and infrastructure systems
”. As the title suggests, we have some flexibility about the specific area - just looking for a leading researcher to come join us in this general space! Very relevant to the ISIE community!

In particular, I would point out a large carrot: “The successful candidate may be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair, intended to support world‑class researchers and their teams, in establishing ambitious research programs at Canadian universities […] valued at either $1 million or $500,000 per year”.

The Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of sustainable systems, system resilience and climate change adaptation, especially in relation to energy, transportation and infrastructure systems. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, may be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Climate Adaptation and Resilient Infrastructure Systems. The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program is intended to support world‑class researchers and their teams in establishing ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. Nominees to the Canada Excellence Research Chairs opportunity will be internationally leading researchers whose proposed research program aligns with one or more of the Government of Canada’s Science, Technology and Innovation priority areas.

Canada Excellence Research Chairs are appointed for eight years, with award values of either $1 million or $500,000 per year; these two award values recognize the varying costs of research within different disciplines.

The University of Toronto requires that applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research, service, training, and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths and who will support the University’s new initiative in Climate and Sustainability, the Lawson Climate Institute, established in May 2025 thanks to a $60 Million donation by Brian Lawson and Joannah Lawson, alumni and longtime supporters and volunteer leaders.

The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized research leader in the technical, equity, and policy issues of decarbonization of energy and transportation systems, and infrastructure design for climate change adaptation. Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative research that will advance the global frontiers of knowledge in the field, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program, with a particular focus on the Canadian federal Tri-Agencies.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, evidence of impact on the field and/or societal impact, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Candidates must also possess a strong demonstrated record of service to the research community (e.g., service on peer review committees, faculty recruitment committees, advisory committees) and a demonstrated record of attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students, trainees, and research personnel, and establishing an…