Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Plant Agriculture- REPOST

The University of Guelph is seeking a Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Plant Agriculture. The successful candidate will lead a high-impact research program addressing challenges in agricultural systems, including productivity, sustainability, resilience, and technological innovation. The position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to advancing Canada’s leadership in agri-food systems.

Requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent)
• Internationally recognized research excellence and a clear commitment to contributing to Canada’s research landscape
• A proven track record of securing research funding
• Experience in collaboration, both within the University of Guelph and with external partners
• Ability to propose an innovative, high-impact research program within the field of plant agriculture
• Potential to attract external funding, as well as outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral fellows

Benefits

• Tenured/tencure-track position at the rank of associate or full professor
• $500K/year funding with $320K/year dedicated to direct costs of the research
• Long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects
• Opportunity to build and maintain exceptional research teams and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders