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Dear all,

The University of Manitoba's Department of Computer Science invites 
international applications for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair in 
Artificial Intelligence, to be appointed to the rank of Full Professor 
or Associate Professor.  Chairholders will awarded up to $8 million over 
eight years ($1 million per year), with the potential for a four-year 
extension at 50% of the initial award value per year.

The focus of this position is Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, 
specifically systems and methods that are designed, evaluated, and 
deployed with a focus on human values, needs, behaviours, and social 
contexts.

The full posting is reproduced below, and is also available on the UM 
Careers Portal at 
<https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=43775>.  For 
more information, please contact Kellee Strom: Kellee.Strom@umanitoba.ca

Sincerely,
Tristan Miller




Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence

Full Time, Tenured

Department of Computer Science, University of Manitoba

Position #: 37369 and 37370

Expected start date of appointment: Within 12 months of the award date 
(September 2026).



The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science at the 
University of Manitoba invites applications for a Canada Impact+ 
Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence. A Canada Impact+ Research 
Chair is one of the most prestigious international awards globally, 
providing Chairholders and their research teams with an award of up to 
$8 million over eight years ($1 million per year). In addition, there is 
potential for a four-year extension at 50% of the initial award value 
per year. This extension will be determined by an external review in 
Year 7 of the award.

Successful nominees will be expected to start their position at the 
University of Manitoba within 12 months of accepting the award. The 
successful candidate will be appointed to a full-time tenured position 
at the rank of Full Professor, or at the rank of Associate Professor 
with an opportunity to apply for promotion to Full Professor within two 
years of starting their appointment. Salary and tenure status will be 
based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, in accordance 
with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association collective 
agreement.  The position will be provided with a start-up package and 
opportunities to compete for additional equipment funding through the 
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).


The Canada Impact+ Research Chair Program

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program is a new initiative 
funded by the Government of Canada to attract world-leading researchers 
to Canadian universities whose work addresses critical national and 
global challenges. Impact+ chairholders must advance ambitious and 
transformative projects in one or more of Canada's strategic priority 
areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate 
with partners across sectors and borders. Canada's strategic priority 
areas are: Advanced digital technologies (including artificial 
intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity); Health, including 
biotechnology; Clean technology and resource value chains; Environment, 
climate resilience and the Arctic; Food and water security; Democratic 
and community resilience; Manufacturing and advanced materials; and 
Defence and dual-use technologies. Impact+ chairholders are expected to 
drive the translation of discoveries into applications, 
commercialization and social and economic benefits for Canada and the 
world, while also developing the next generation of highly qualified 
personnel. Please consult the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs website 
<https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-plus-chairs/program-details/competition/2026/apply.html> 
for full program information, including further details on eligibility 
criteria and application requirements.

Applicants must have a recent track record of research accomplishments 
and significant interest in making new contributions to Canada. Only 
candidates who are internationally based (both working and residing 
outside of Canada) at the time of the first intake application deadline 
(March 24, 2026) are eligible to apply. The focus of this position is 
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, specifically systems and methods 
that are designed, evaluated, and deployed with a focus on human values, 
needs, behaviours, and social contexts. Areas of interest include, but 
are not limited to: explainability, accountability, trust, and 
transparency; health, education, and civic engagement; embodied, 
robotic, and social intelligence; human-robot interaction, human-AI 
collaboration, and decision support systems; AI for science and 
scientific discovery. While this is a research-intensive position, the 
successful candidate will also contribute to educating undergraduate and 
graduate students through teaching and mentorship in the Department of 
Computer Science, and participate in academic service activities to the 
Department, Faculty, or University. Teaching experience in Machine 
Learning, Language Models, Digital Systems, and related areas is an asset.

The successful applicant will have access to core resources within the 
faculty, including Grex, the University of Manitoba high-performance 
computing system, as well as collaboration opportunities with research 
institutes including the Institute for Global Public Health and the 
Manitoba Institute for Materials. Within the department, the successful 
applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with established 
research clusters including the CORE AI group; the GADA lab, HCI and 
HRI, Digital Agriculture, Security, Software Engineering, and others. 
Interdisciplinary collaborators across Engineering, Medicine, Law, 
Ethics, and Arts provide the potential for broad-reaching investigations.

The appointment is dependent on a successful Canada Impact+ Research 
Chair Award, and the two-stage process of this appointment is:

1. Applicants must apply to this University of Manitoba advertisement 
for review and endorsement, and

2. The successful candidate will then prepare the required nomination 
package, with the support of the Office of the Vice President (Research 
& International) at the University of Manitoba. Completed nomination 
packages will be submitted to the Tri-agency Institutional Programs 
Secretariat (TIPS) as part of the national Impact+ Program's application 
process. An academic appointment at UM is dependent on a successful 
review by the multidisciplinary selection committee and approval by the 
TIPS Steering Committee.


Computer Science and the University of Manitoba

The Department of Computer Science currently has 26 full-time tenured 
and tenure track research faculty and 10 full-time instructors. We offer 
a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer 
Science, including Joint Honours programs with Mathematics, Physics and 
Astronomy, Statistics, and Data Science. Further information about the 
Department is available at umanitoba.ca/science/computer-science

Join us in advancing the fight against cancer, rare diseases, and 
infectious diseases, leading global public health efforts at scale in 
Asia and Africa, connecting to the Arctic, opening a new maritime trade 
route, working alongside Indigenous partners, enhancing defence and 
security in the North, developing materials for green energy and the 
digital economy, and making Canadian agriculture more globally 
competitive and sustainable.

UM's Strategic Research Themes 
<https://umanitoba.ca/research/strategic-research-plan> are:

* Foundations

* Social Justice and Human Rights

* Research by, with, and for Indigenous Peoples

* Water and Food Security

* Health and Well-being

* Climate Action and Sustainability

* Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Arctic, and the World

Please consult the Change Trough Research University of Manitoba 
Strategic Research Plan 2024-2024 
<https://umanitoba.ca/research/sites/research/files/2024-07/university-of-manitoba-strategic-research-plan-2024-29.pdf> 
for further information about these Research Themes.


The Application Process

Applicants must apply to this University of Manitoba advertisement 
through the UM Careers portal <https://umanitoba.ca/careers/> for review 
and endorsement and clearly state the application position number in the 
cover letter. Applicants should upload their cover letter separately, 
their curriculum vitae separately, and then combine their research plan, 
teaching statement, personal statement and a list of three referees into 
a single PDF file and upload it under ‘Additional Documentation' when 
applying in UM Careers. If you experience any difficulties accessing UM 
Careers, please contact Kellee Strom Kellee.Strom@umanitoba.ca,  for 
assistance. Further details on the application materials are:

* a concise cover letter describing suitability for the position
* a curriculum vitae (including examples of significant research 
contributions)
* a research plan (3 page maximum) outlining an independent, innovative 
research program, and its potential to attract funding and contribute to 
student training
* a teaching statement (1/2 page) that documents the applicant's 
experience in and/or approach to training and mentoring diverse students 
and the candidate's teaching philosophy
* a personal statement reflecting on the applicant's positionality, 
demonstrated commitment, and approach to issues pertaining to 
anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access, 
and participation) in the following areas: teaching, research, and service
* the names and contact information of three referees

A review of applications will begin Feb 20 2026, and will continue until 
the position is filled. Application materials, including letters of 
reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy 
provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 
(Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to 
participating members of the search process.


Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Considerations

Equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded as foundational principles 
in Impact+ objectives, expected outcomes and reporting requirements of 
the competition. The three agencies expect that institutions and 
chairholders will demonstrate and implement the highest EDI standards 
for the duration of their award.

UM is committed to these principles and to promoting opportunities in 
hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically 
marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at UM 
and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized 
persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ 
(Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, 
asexual and other diverse sexual identities).


The Canada Impact+ Research Chair nomination selection committee will 
receive equity training that includes instruction on how to recognize 
and combat unconscious, implicit, overt, prejudicial and other kinds of 
bias.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career 
Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's 
record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain the 
impact of any such interruption(s) in their submission. Measures will be 
taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful 
consideration during the evaluation process.



Live and Work where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers Meet

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the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, 
multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing 
population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned 
festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The 
Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. 
 From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of 
the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba's 
<http://www.travelmanitoba.com/> people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 
92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – 
inspire.


Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery 
and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM 
faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our 
world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is 
uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two 
main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and 
world-wide research, UM's impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class 
facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, 
sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba's Top 
Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. At the 
University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, 
diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, 
promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized 
groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University 
and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized 
persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ 
(Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, 
asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, 
please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please 
note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled 
in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom 
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note 
that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the 
search process.


-- 
Dr. Tristan Miller, Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science, University of Manitoba
https://clam.cs.umanitoba.ca/ | Tel. +1 204 474 6792

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