The Department of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University welcomes applications from world-leading scholars and scientists in Human Mobility and Wearable Technologies for consideration as nominees to the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition.
About the Position:
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program represents a $1 billion investment over 12 years from the federal government to support institutions in attracting internationally renowned researchers currently living and residing outside Canada. Impact+ Chairs are awarded in strategic priority areas established by the Government of Canada to address pressing global and domestic challenges, strengthen Canada’s contribution to international research and innovation, and generate lasting social and economic benefits for Canada and the world. A core expectation is that Chairs and their research teams will build significant new partnerships and actively mobilize research outcomes into practice, policy, and commercialization pathways. Impact+ Research Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects while actively developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel.
Valued at either $8 million or $4 million over eight years, depending on the nature and costs of the proposed research program, the Impact+ program funds salaries, benefits, and research activities for Chairholders and their teams. A four-year funded extension, at 50% of the original award value, may be possible following an external review in Year 7 of the award. An additional investment of $400 million is allocated toward the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund to establish a complementary stream of research infrastructure support to ensure Chairholders have the world-class facilities they need to achieve their research goals.
The Chair will lead a cutting-edge research program that integrates biomechanics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence (AI), and engineering to design the next generation of wearable technologies—such as robotic exoskeletons and intelligent prostheses—that adapt intelligently to the unique movement patterns of individual users. These technologies will support older adults in maintaining independence, assist injured individuals during rehabilitation, improve worker efficiency and wellness, and enhance performance while preventing injuries in elite athletes. The focus will be on technologies that will adapt to individual users, co-designed and evaluated with diverse participants to support equitable and accessible outcomes.
Qualifications:
We seek a dynamic researcher and educator with significant leadership in human-machine interfaces, distinguished funding success, partnerships with important industry leaders, and a demonstrated record of attracting highly qualified personnel. The successful candidate will have an established record of research excellence, international recognition, and a proven ability to translate research findings into impactful solutions that address challenges in human mobility. We are open to a diverse range of methodological approaches. In addition to traditional scholarly outputs such as peer-review publications, applicants are invited to demonstrate research excellence and impact through a track record of technology transfer and industry uptake for research outputs, and non-peer reviewed industry-focused publications. Applicants are also expected to demonstrate previous successful mentoring or a continuous commitment to mentoring and training undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and research technicians.
The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment as Professor or to be promoted from Associate Professor to Professor within two years. Only individuals working and residing outside Canada are eligible to apply.
Application Process:
More information about the position and the application process can be found using the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com…ies_JR-1022832. The closing date for the position is February 14, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.
Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Michael Holmes (), Dr. Shawn Beaudette () or Dr. Craig Tokuno ().