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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Mechatronics and Robotics

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position from early-career academic researchers conducting high-impact research in any area of mechatronics, robotics, or intelligent mechanical systems. Areas of strong interest include advanced mechatronic design, sensing and actuation, and AI-enabled mechanical systems, autonomous and field robotics, intelligent control, human–robot interaction, soft and bio-inspired robotics, embedded and cyber-physical systems.

The successful applicant is expected to combine core expertise in mechatronics, robotics, embedded systems, dynamics, control and automation with a demonstrated potential to form a research program that incorporates recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and multidisciplinary design optimization for the synthesis of next-generation mechatronics and robotic systems. Interdisciplinary applicants and those collaborating across engineering, computer science, health, and environmental domains are especially encouraged.

The candidate's qualifications, experience, overall market demand, and rank will determine a final salary offer. Industry experience is an asset. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $120,000 – $143,000 UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to women and gender minorities, racialized minorities, Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities.  Our search committee will first review the pool of applications from those who self-identify with one of these designated groups. For your application to be considered in this first round of review, you must self-identify in your cover letter. The committee will review other applications in the event that they do not find a suitable candidate in the initial pool.  

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Requirements

The applicant will be required to have:

  • hold (or be on the verge of completing) a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant discipline, with a specialization in Mechatronics & Robotics.
  • be a registered professional engineer in Canada, or be eligible to apply for registration with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (details available at www.egbc.ca);
  • evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated through publications, awards, or impactful contributions
  • demonstrated particular analytical and/or experimental research creativity in the design, characterization, modelling, experimentation and/or systems integration of robotic technologies.

  • the potential to achieve international recognition in their field through the dissemination of research in both traditional (academic literature) and non-traditional venues;
  • demonstrated abilities to collaborate across disciplines, and to develop academic, government, and industry partnerships
  • have clear ideas and aspirations to contribute to the Mechanical Engineering Department's drive to increase the diversity of our student population and foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all; and

  • demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate engineering education as evidenced by:
    • potential for excellence in teaching courses related to the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering disciplines, and
    • an inclusive approach to mentoring and supervising diverse students, both in the classroom and in research environments.

Postdoctoral experience, industrial collaboration, and interdisciplinary impact are assets. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Additional information

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria offers Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degree programs. We have 31 faculty members, over 550 undergraduate students, and over 140 graduate students. Industrial collaboration enriches our teaching and research activities, and our expertise in Mechatronics and Robotics, Clean Energy Systems, Biomedical Systems, Aerospace and Advanced Vehicles is demonstrated in vibrant undergraduate and graduate curricula that expose our students to cutting-edge engineering tools and technologies.

With an excellent collegial atmosphere and strong collaborative spirit, the Department empowers faculty and staff who innovate modes of course delivery, champion project based and experiential learning and enrich the student learning experience across all years of our degree programs. For our faculty, teaching and mentorship extend beyond the classroom as our students participate in various team-based extra-curricular learning activities culminating in international competitions. Our faculty contingent includes winners of institutional, provincial and national awards for teaching excellence. Information on the Department can be found at http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/mechanical/.   

This position is one of four Assistant Professor positions being advertised in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria this year. The Department is at a watershed moment in its evolution; significant growth in student enrollment, diversification of undergraduate and graduate programs and a steadily growing portfolio of community and industry partnerships necessitate new Faculty who can actively contribute to the research and teaching excellence of the department in strategic areas of research and innovation, as well as to our effort to accelerate incorporation of disruptive digital tools and advanced computing into foundational mechanics sub-disciplines  

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada or willingness to apply for authorization, if offered a position contingent upon eligibility and approval from Canadian government authorities.

Indigenous Citizenship Declaration
The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) has introduced the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) Policy (GV0810) to affirm declarations of Indigenous citizenship, membership and belonging where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. Shortlisted candidates for Faculty and Librarian positions designated for Indigenous Peoples through Preferential and Limited Hiring Programs (HR6110) will be required to provide a Declaration and Supporting Information in accordance with the ICD Policy.

At this stage, no further action is required of candidates. Only shortlisted applicants being considered for campus visits will be contacted with further instructions to create a NetlinkID and provide a declaration through the ICD Application Portal (ICDPortal.uvic.ca). Those shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements established by the ICD Policy will proceed through the hiring process.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the ICD Policy and gather the appropriate supporting information in preparation for short-listing and to prevent delays in hiring.

If you have questions about the ICD Policy prior to receiving those next steps, or if you anticipate requiring an Extended Review, please reach out to our ICD Team at vpiicd@uvic.ca.

For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration website (uvic.ca/ovpi/icd) and please feel free to reach out to vpiicd@uvic.ca if you have specific questions or concerns.

Contact information

Candidates should submit a single PDF document that includes:

  1. a cover letter providing an overview of the candidate’s qualifications and how their research experience would complement the position as described;
  2. a detailed curriculum vitae;
  3. a max 2-page description of the candidate’s proposed research program;
  4. a max 1-page description of the candidate’s teaching experience and philosophy;
  5. a max 1-page statement on how a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion would be embodied in the teaching and research activities. In forming their EDI statement, applicants are asked to refer to the Equity Action Plan, particularly its 5 universal goals, and elaborate on how they would build and lead a diverse research team that champions inclusivity, ensures that all members have opportunity to reach their full potential and works to create opportunities for meaningful collaborations across the UVic campus.
  6. contact information for four referees.

To be considered, please submit your application package via email to: mech.asst.chair@uvic.ca with the subject line "MECH Mechatronics: Asst Prof. position" by 2 October 2026. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Brad Buckham

Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

Application deadline

October 2, 2026

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.  

Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement.  We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost at FRrecuit@uvic.ca.  Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.