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The Department of Chemical Engineering at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, preferably at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Bioprocessing, Sustainability, and Energy, aligned with McGill’s Strategic Research Plan. While the Department has a particular interest in candidates specializing in Process Intensification or Bioprocess Engineering , outstanding applicants working in other areas of Chemical Engineering will also be given full consideration.
Situated in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, McGill University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions and is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. The Department of Chemical Engineering has a distinguished history of excellence in research and teaching spanning more than a century and currently comprises 16 Professors and one Faculty Lecturer. The successful candidate is expected to contribute significantly to sustaining and enhancing McGill’s international reputation in research, teaching, and service.
Process Intensification: Process intensification encompasses advances in catalysis, thermodynamics, advanced separations, and integrated process design and optimization, including the scaling and modularization of chemical processes and the use of novel energy inputs (electrification, plasma-technology), enabling efficient and sustainable chemical systems with applications in industrial decarbonization, CO₂ capture and conversion, the circular economy, and water and energy recovery.
Bioprocess Engineering: Bioprocess Engineering encompasses bioprocessing, novel bioreactors or scale-up and scale-down approaches, downstream processing of biologics, bioprocess intensification, process analytical technologies and process control applied to biologics, omics technologies for bioprocess optimization, continuous biomanufacturing, and biomaterial fabrication.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. and preferably, an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. Evidence of outstanding research achievements and potential is indispensable. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring excellent English communication skills both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of French is an asset. Registration in a Canadian professional engineering association is required within the first 5 years following hiring.
Preferred qualifications include dedication to an environment that supports diversity of population and perspectives; as our students come from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds, we invite candidates to address in their application their ability to teach, supervise, and mentor in this context. The successful candidate will show a strong commitment to the mission of the University, through outstanding activities in the areas of research, teaching, and service.
Candidates should submit a complete application package consisting of:
Applications will be reviewed beginning April 1st, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Depending on feasibility, interviews may be conducted either in person or remotely. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected start date is January 1, 2027.
For more information about the Department of Chemical Engineering, please visit the website at: www.mcgill.ca/chemeng/.
Specific inquiries may be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee:
Dr. Jan Kopyscinski.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.