University of Waterloo, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Department

The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo invites applications for exceptional scholars and researchers for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Collaborative Robotics with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020 . In the case of an exceptional candidate, an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor will be considered. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.  Duties will include developing and maintaining an active and internationally recognized research program. Duties will also include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and advising graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants should have demonstrated research strength in Collaborative Robotics, Human-Robot Physical Interaction and safe operation of robots within a human environment . The applicant must be committed to establishing a multi-disciplinary research program. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and a dedication to both teaching and research. The ability to develop and teach an array of traditional and on-line courses is required.