Laval University – Quebec City, Canada
The Department of Geomatics Sciences at Laval University is looking to hire a professor of marine geomatics and hydrospatial modeling. The ideal candidate should be an expert in the fields of oceanography, engineering, remote sensing, modeling, and environmental sciences, thereby promoting interdisciplinarity. This position will support the development of cutting-edge research on the observation, analysis, and modeling of aquatic environments at different spatial and temporal scales.
Institution: Laval University
Position: Tenure-track Professor
Faculty: Faculty of Forestry, Geography, and Geomatics
Department: Department of Geomatics Sciences
Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Start Date: May 1, 2026
Application Deadline: January 23, 2026, at 5:00PM (Québec Time)
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About Université Laval:
Located in Quebec City, Canada, Université Laval is a public research-focused university that is home to over 47,000 students in all scientific disciplines. Established in 1852, Laval University is ranked as one of the top universities in the country and is renowned for its culture of excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Geomatics Sciences is composed of a team of 16 professors, more than 200 undergraduate students, and approximately 65 graduate students. It offers seven programs of study, including two bachelor’s programs that are the only ones in Quebec recognized as providing access to the professions of land surveyor and geomatics engineer (regulated by two separate professional orders). Research activities are organized in an interdisciplinary and intersectoral manner, in line with the major research initiatives of Laval University and the Centre for Research in Geospatial Data and Intelligence, which focus in particular on smart cities and communities, marine and river environments, and natural resources and human activities.