Assistant Professor Positions in Sustainable Electrification, Urban Economics, and Human-Centered Design at Concordia University

Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, is recruiting for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions across several faculties, all supported by the Volt-Age Research Fellowships. These positions are part of a major initiative in sustainable electrification, community energy systems, and human-centered design for the built environment. The Volt-Age program is a $123 million Canada First Research Excellence Fund project focused on advancing carbon-neutral innovations in building technologies, energy storage, smart grids, transportation electrification, and inclusive design, with a strong emphasis on affordability, equity, and Indigenous community priorities. Openings include: Assistant Professor – Empirical Urban Economics of Transportation Electrification (Faculty of Arts and Science): Focuses on empirical research into the economics of transportation electrification, including policy impacts on housing, land use, travel behavior, equity, and decarbonization. Applicants must have a PhD in Economics or be near completion, with strong skills in causal inference and applied econometrics. Apply via econjobmarket.org by January 26, 2026. Contact: Dr. Jorgen Hansen ([email protected]). Assistant Professors – Volt-Age Research Fellowships in Sustainable Electrification & Community Energy Systems (Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science): Multiple positions in areas such as AI in energy transition, autonomous systems, renewable energy, integrated community energy systems, and materials for energy transition. Applicants must have a PhD in Engineering or a closely related field and be eligible for membership in a Canadian engineering association. Apply by February 27, 2026 to Hoi Dick Ng ([email protected]). Assistant Professor of Human-Centered and Sustainable Design in the Built Environment (Faculty of Fine Arts): Focuses on sustainable, inclusive, and participatory design for the built environment, with research supporting carbon-neutral living and community well-being. Applicants must hold a terminal degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field or have equivalent professional experience. Apply by January 30, 2026 to [email protected]; inquiries to Dr. Pippin Barr ([email protected]). All positions require evidence of research excellence, teaching ability, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The university values diverse experiences and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Proficiency in English is required; French is an asset. The Volt-Age Fellowships provide research funding and support, with some positions offering reduced teaching loads initially. Application deadlines and requirements vary by position; see the provided links for full details.