Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Nanotechnology)
University of Waterloo
Location:
Ontario
Date posted:
2010-03-08
The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo invites applications from outstanding individuals for a tenure-track position at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank in support of the Collaborative Graduate Program in Nanotechnology. Applicants are sought with research background in the general area of nanomaterials and expertise in one or more of the following research areas: nanoscale surfaces/Interfaces, processing, characterization and properties of nanostructured materials, nanomechanics, nanoscale sensing materials and technologies. Research in other areas that support nanoscale materials engineering, will also be considered. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, and hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline with relevant experience, potential or proven ability for excellence in teaching and research. Duties will include teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in a Cooperative Education Program, supervising graduate and undergraduate student research, and undertaking an active research program.
Applicants should send their full curriculum vitae, a concise research and teaching vision statement, and the names of three references to: Dr. Pearl Sullivan, Chair, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1; Email: mechair@mme.uwaterloo.ca
Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found. Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer is a requirement. The successful applicant is expected to have an engineering license for practice in Canada or to apply for an engineering license with the Professional Engineers of Ontario within five years. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. In accordance with Canadian immigration policy, Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who meet the qualifications will be given priority for appointment. Information about the Faculty, Department and the Collaborative Graduate Program in Nanotechnology can be found at http://www.eng.uwaterloo.ca, http://www.mme.uwaterloo.ca and http://www.mme.uwaterloo.ca/grad/Nano.php. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, native peoples and persons with disabilities.
