Faculty Position in Telecommunications and Networking

Tenure-track opening:  Telecommunications and Networking (Position n˚ 22326)

Faculty of science and engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

Posting period: Novembre 5^th, 2025 to February 5^th , 2026

Located in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval offers an exceptional living and working environment. It is a comprehensive university renowned for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

Job Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research in telecommunications and/or networking. Their work will focus on optimizing resource allocation in complex environments that combine wireless networks, optical networks, and distributed systems. To address these challenges, the research will build on the development of broadband communication technologies and advanced information compression methods. In a context increasingly defined by ubiquitous services, these efforts will aim to enable seamless integration of optical and wireless communications, signal processing, and transmission/reception devices into existing infrastructures. Expertise in cybersecurity and in telecommunications applied to robotics or drones will be considered an asset.

Also candidate must be able to:

• Teaching and mentoring students at all three university cycles;
• Doing research and publication in areas related to the position;
• Participating in educational and administrative activities of the unit and faculty;
• Participating in external activities of academic nature contributing to the influence of the faculty and the university.

Selection criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a relevant discipline related to the research area of the position, or be close to completing a Ph.D. (thesis submitted);
• Demonstrate relevance of academic background and experience to the identified field;
• Show proven ability to conduct university-level research;
• Exhibit potential to develop independent and original research activities in the specified area;
• Demonstrate abilities or potential for university-level teaching across all levels, supervising graduate students, and a commitment to pedagogical innovation;
• Show evidence or commitment to community service;
• As Université Laval is a French-language institution, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to teach in French or to commit to acquiring this ability within one year of appointment;
• Align professional potential with the key competencies required for a professorial role:
  • Analytical skills, synthesis, and judgment,
  • Creativity and innovation,
  • Communication skills,
  • Interpersonal skills and openness,
  • Teamwork and collaboration with partners,
  • Autonomy and sense of responsibility,
  • Ethics and responsibility,
  • Supervisory skills;
  • Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or eligible to become one within a reasonable timeframe.

Commitment and Compensation

Salary will be determined based on the current collective agreement.

Additional Information

While establishing your research program, you will be supported in securing funding from government agencies and industry. You will also receive guidance in recruiting and supervising master’s and doctoral students.

Teaching activities at both undergraduate and graduate levels are conducted in French. Université Laval provides non-Francophone candidates with opportunities to learn and improve their French language skills during the first three years of employment.

Childcare services are available on campus, and faculty members are entitled to parental leave.

Applications

Application deadline: February 5^th, 2026

Start date: September 1^st, 2026

Candidates should submit their application (PDF format), including:

• Curriculum vitae;
• A document outlining their research and teaching interests;
• Names and contact information of three referees.

Submit applications at https://recrutement.fsg.ulaval.ca/ (choose Telecommunications and Networking Position – 22326)

Chair

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Université Laval

Pavillon Adrien-Pouliot, local 1300

1065 avenue de la médecine

Québec QC G1V 0A6

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

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