Applications are currently closed.
The Vector Institute (or “Vector”) invites Faculty Member applications from deep learning and machine learning researchers more broadly as well as to researchers who are applying machine learning techniques in disciplines such as science and engineering and in domains such as health and business.
Vector Institute’s 2020-23 Three-year Strategy includes working in collaboration with recruitment and academic partners to continue to attract and retain deep learning and machine learning researchers of the highest calibre in both curiosity-driven and applied research. CIFAR’s Pan-Canadian AI Strategy further affirms our commitment to attract and retain top research talent and Vector faculty may also be nominated to be a Canada CIFAR AI Chair by the Vector Institute.
To fulfil this commitment, Vector will continue work in collaboration with recruitment and academic partners to continue to attract and retain deep learning and machine learning researchers of the highest calibre in both curiosity-driven and applied research.
The Vector Institute strives for greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in the programs and workplace culture that we are continuing to build every day. As part of our commitment to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within our workplace, Vector proud supports the 50-30 Challenge, in collaboration with the Government of Canada. On that basis, Vector Institute strongly encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including: racialized persons, people living with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities) and members of the LGBTQ2 community. From the point of recruitment forward, Vector seeks to increase wider representation, address systemic disadvantages, and promote opportunities for members of equity-deserving groups.
Faculty Members are evaluated and selected based on their:
- Excellence in research at the highest international level, indicated by high-impact publications and research awards/honours.
- Active academic research program that aligns with Vector’s strategic priorities. Vector is recognized internationally for its fundamental research in machine learning and deep learning and continues to hire in this area. It aims to build on its strength in health and life science AI research and in trustworthy AI, as well as develop capacity in new strategic priority areas including AI for science and foundation models.
- Potential for future impact and strategic importance of application areas in the strategic research priorities described above and the extent to which their research and expertise will strengthen and support the vision and mission of the Vector Institute.
- Potential for engagement with industry sponsor companies and partner organisations.
Please note, to be eligible for a Faculty Member position at the Vector Institute, you must hold an academic appointment at a Canadian university.
The recruitment process is highly competitive and, regrettably, Vector’s hiring committee will only contact candidates that are shortlisted to advance further in the recruitment process.
Successful applicants will receive an annual stipend, as well as a funding package that is tailored to meet the Faculty Member’s individual needs. Funding packages may include start-up funding for early career faculty, research grants for students and postdoctoral fellows, and a travel allowance. Vector Faculty Members also receive access to state-of-the-art computing arrangements, equipment, operational support as well as access to machine learning specialists to collaborate on design, architecture, best practices, and engineering support for research collaborations.
ABOUT VECTOR
The Vector Institute is an independent non-profit corporation, with Faculty Members and Affiliates from the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, and other Canadian universities. It is supported with generous funding from the provincial and federal governments, as well as Canadian industry sponsors.
The Vector Institute is currently located in the MaRS Discovery District building, spanning nearly the entire 7th floor and overlooking downtown Toronto and the beautiful Queen’s Park and will be relocating in 2023 to the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre (SRIC), a 750,000-square foot state of the art complex at the University of Toronto.
On any given day, the Vector Institute houses over a hundred students, dozens of Faculty Members, supported with state-of-the-art compute power, and dedicated professional staff. The daily life and concentration of expertise in the Institute fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas among its members through talks, seminar series, visitors, and tutorials.
