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Assistant Professor in Kinematics and Robotics (Tenure-Track)

Department of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering

RTR 220-049

The University of Victoria (http://www.uvic.ca/) is situated in the City of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, at the southeast tip of Vancouver Island. Founded in 1963, the University has developed into one of Canada’s leading universities with a reputation for excellence in research and teaching.  Victoria enjoys one of the most scenic locales in Canada and a pleasant climate year round.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria offers B.Eng., M.Eng., M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. programs. There are 24 faculty members including three Canada Research Chairs, over 120 graduate students and a large number of visiting researchers.  The Department is known for its strong, vibrant and well-funded research programs in a broad range of forefront areas of technology.   With an excellent collegial atmosphere and research excellence, the Department attracts outstanding faculty and staff, as well as superb graduate and undergraduate students. Further information on the Department can be found on the web at http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/mechanical/. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Kinematics and Robotics. Research and teaching experience in biomedical engineering, mechatronics, and design is an asset. 

Requirements

Candidates for the position must have a PhD in mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, and must have demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in teaching, research, graduate student supervision, verbal and written communication, and collaboration with colleagues with engineering and non-engineering backgrounds. Candidates must be registered as a professional engineer, or be eligible for and committed to registration. The successful applicant will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students, conduct research, obtain research funding, and participate in the academic affairs of the Department.

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Applications should include curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research objectives and interests, and the names, complete addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and email addresses of at least four referees. Applications should be received by 5 January 2014 in PDF or MS Word formats by email to: merobot@uvic.ca, and addressed to:

  • Professor Zuomin Dong
  • Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • University of Victoria
  • PO Box 1700 Stn CSC
  • Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 2Y2

Application deadline

January 5, 2014

Equity statement

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Grace Wong Sneddon, Adviser to the Provost on Equity and Diversity at (250) 721-6143. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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