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Position Description Mount Allison University invites applications and expressions of interest from internationally based worldleading researchers for nomination to a Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Environment and Climate Resilience . This prestigious federal initiative supports bold, transformative research programs that deliver tangible environmental, societal, and economic benefits. Valued at $4million over eight years, with a possibility of a fouryear 50% funded extension (inclusive of indirect costs), the Chairholder will lead an ambitious, interdisciplinary research program that advances understanding of environmental change and climate resilience and translates discovery into realworld impact. Successful awardees may also apply for up to $6million for research infrastructure from the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund. Full program details can be found on the programs website: Vision & Alignment Mount Allison seeks a research leader whose work addresses pressing environmental and climate challenges through interdisciplinary, discoverydriven, and applied research. Areas of interest may include (but are not limited to): Climate change impacts on terrestrial, freshwater, and/or marine systems Ecosystem resilience, biodiversity, and adaptation strategies Environmental monitoring, modelling, and data analytics Climatelinked ecological and societal outcomes Integrative approaches linking environmental science, biology, chemistry, and geography The Chairholder will build on Mount Allisons strong foundation in aquatic sciences, ecosystem analysis, and applied environmental and conservationoriented research, while forging new national and international collaborations. Research Environment & Institutional Strengths Mount Allison offers a highly collaborative research environment with recognized strengths in biology, environmental science, and chemistry & biochemistry. Faculty work closely across disciplines and with regional nonacademic partners, and the University strongly supports research programs that integrate discovery, application, and student engagement. Relevant shared infrastructure includes aquatic research laboratories, environmental analytics and stable isotope facilities, digital microscopy and imaging platforms, and fielddeployable environmental monitoring tools. Leadership, Training, and Impact The Impact+ Chairholder will: Lead an internationally visible research program with clear pathways to environmental and climate impact Build and mentor diverse, highperforming research teams Advance knowledge translation, mobilization, and evidenceinformed engagement with policy, resourcemanagement, and communitybased environmental stakeholders Train the next generation of highly qualified personnel in environmental and climate science Eligibility Candidates (including Canadian applicants) must be internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) at the time of nomination and eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (or equivalent). Applicants from outside the academic sector must possess the qualifications necessary to be appointed at these levels. The successful applicant will hold a PhD, per Mount Allison requirements. A strong record of research leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and realworld impact is required. Successful candidates will be expected to teach half the standard load, as well as meaningfully include undergraduate and graduate students in their research program. The successful nominee will be expected to take up their appointment at Mount Allison University on a fulltime basis within 12months of accepting the Chair award. Any offer of appointment is conditional upon a successful outcome of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs nomination. The Impact+ program utilizes a twostage process. First, prospective nominees apply directly to Mount Allison University. Mount Allison will then support the nominee identified through this search as they prepare a nomination package for submission to the Impact+ Chairs program. Mount Allison expects to submit the nomination in June2026 and will provide substantial support in the preparation and development of the program application, including budget planning, proposal development, and editing. If successful, the Impact+ Chair awardee will receive support for their research program from the fund award, as well as research grant facilitation and administration. The successful Impact+ Chair awardee will be appointed to a faculty position (Associate Professor or Full Professor) in an appropriate academic department, as early as Winter2027. How To Express Interest To apply, submit a single PDF that includes: A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining the candidates research vision and leadership experience, and describing anticipated requirements related to startup support, research infrastructure, and space. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including details of research and teaching experience, scholarly contributions, funding history, collaborations and partnerships, and research leadership. A research statement (maximum two pages) articulating the candidates proposed research program and its alignment with the relevant strategic priority area(s). The statement should describe how the proposed work will advance knowledge and translate discovery into meaningful social, economic, and/or policy impacts, including through collaboration with partners. A onetwo page summary comprising teaching philosophy, student or other highly qualified personnel (HQP) training philosophy, and approach to supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion. The names and contact information of at least three referees who are able to comment on the candidates research record, leadership, and impact. Contact Dr. Richard Isnor Provost and VicePresident, Academic and Research Office of the Provost and VicePresident, Academic and Research Mount Allison University Email: Phone: 506-364-2622 Fax: 506-364-2299 65 York Street Sackville, NB E4L 1E4 Canada Commitment to Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and AntiRacism Mount Allison University is committed to furthering decolonization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism within our campus community and beyond. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our university and encourage applications from qualified applicants in underrepresented, equitydenied, or rightsseeking populations, including Indigenous persons, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. The successful Chairholder will be supported in developing and implementing a comprehensive EDI action plan, as required under the Impact+ program. #J-18808-Ljbffr