Canada Excellence Research Chair
Dalhousie’s Strategic Research Clusters
Dalhousie University invites applications from outstanding established researchers whose work aligns with any of the institution’s Strategic Research Clusters outlined below:
Sustainable ocean: Leading the world in ocean research, Dalhousie scholars advance marine science through research breakthroughs, innovative technology, and global partnerships. Areas of research include climate impact, marine life, technology and engineering, and social and human impact.
Healthy people, communities, and populations: Dalhousie research aims to improve health systems, develop better treatments, and shape policy, addressing the biological and social determinants of health, driving improved health outcomes for all. Areas of research include infection, immunity, inflammation, and vaccinology; neuroscience and mental health; health aging and healthy development; health equity and access; Indigenous health and wellbeing; Black health and wellbeing; cancer; genomics and other “omics”; technologies and biomaterials; health systems transformations; and prescribing and therapeutics.
Climate tech and clean energy: Dalhousie researchers are working to develop clean, carbon-free technologies that will support and enable the transition to a more sustainable future. This effort extends towards the engineering and commercialization of innovative breakthroughs, including long-life batteries for electric mobility, new materials, and alternative fuels. Areas of research include: renewable energy generation, storage, and access; clean water, soil, and air; social dimensions of resource and environmental sustainability; sustainable tech and next-gen materials; sustainable and resilient built environment; and green chemistry.
Culture and society: Research at Dalhousie in the humanities, social sciences, and arts is helping to illuminate our understanding of the world around us and guide us towards solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges. Areas of research include: African Nova Scotian and Black culture; reconciliation and Indigenous Peoples; ethics and social justice; culture and the arts; rural communities and development; law, governance, and security; migration and global affairs; and organizations, workplaces, and employment.
Sustainable food systems: Dalhousie researchers are employing cutting-edge methods, like precision agriculture and artificial intelligence, to gain a deep understanding of the mechanisms that drive growth and sustainability to create potential solutions for food challenges on the local and global levels. Research areas include: sustainable agriculture production systems; sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; food safety and nutritional quality; food policy, access, and distribution; food and farming technology; and social dimensions of food system sustainability.
AI and digital innovation: Dalhousie researchers are using AI to find solutions to pressing local and global challenges, including climate change, health care, food production, and cyber security. Areas of research include: AI and machine learning; bioinformatics and digital technologies for health; digital/precision/smart agriculture; ocean data; sustainable software and computing; and technology and society.
Close Date 06/30/2025
Open Until Filled Yes