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Faculty in Supercomputing and High-Performance Computing (Tier 2 Canada Research Chair and Mitchell-funded)

Queen's UniversityKingston, Ontario

Queen's is hiring two tenure-track or tenured faculty in supercomputing and HPC: one nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair and one Mitchell-funded position. Salaries range from $150,000 to $180,000, with a preferred start in September 2027.

The role

Two faculty positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering for researchers working on computing systems at extreme scale, including modelling and simulation, digital twins and AI infrastructure. The Tier 2 Chair position carries a reduced teaching and administrative load.

What they are looking for

A PhD, professional engineering licensure or eligibility in Canada, and a background in large-scale supercomputing software such as SLURM, MPI and OpenMP, together with deep expertise in an HPC research area and a commitment to teaching.

Salary and start

$150,000 to $180,000 a year depending on qualifications and experience. Preferred start date is September 1, 2027.

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Employer
Queen's University
Institution
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Smith Engineering
Location
Kingston, Ontario
Field
High-performance computing
Open to
Assistant or Associate Professor
Role
Faculty and chairs
Posted
15 Sep 2026
Applications close
1 Dec 2026