Assistant Professor, Mechatronics, Autonomous/Intelligent Systems
- University of Waterloo, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Oct 21, 2024
Job Description
MECHATRONICS, AUTONOMOUS / INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
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 one tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mechatronics, Autonomous / Intelligent systems with an anticipated start date in September 2025. 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 Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline. Applicants with theoretical and experimental expertise that complement or fit with the Automation and Controls group and can leverage existing infrastructure will be prioritized. Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and supervising graduate students. The ability to develop and teach an array of traditional and on-line courses is required.
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 CAD. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2025. The successful applicant is required to have an engineering license for practice (full) or teaching (limited) in Canada, or to apply for a Canadian engineering license within the first year of joining the University. Due to program accreditation requirements, all new faculty members are required to obtain the license within five years of initial appointment at the University of Waterloo, and maintain it during their employment at the University.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
To apply, individuals are to complete an online application form that includes loading a single pdf containing: a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, concise 1-page research vision (short term and long-term vision) and 1-page teaching vision statements (qualification, methods, and topics), and copies of three publications related to the previously described research. Three letters of reference will be requested for applicants invited for an interview.
The link to apply is here: https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering/application-faculty-opening-autonomous-intelligent-systems-2024
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Within Canada’s premier engineering program, the Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering serves as the nucleus for 18 faculty members, including three Canada Research Chairs, dedicated to pioneering research in Advanced/Additive Manufacturing, Autonomous Mobility, Intelligent Robotics, and Interdisciplinary Mechatronics. Anchored by state-of-the-art facilities like Waterloo Robohub, Mechatronic Vehicle Systems (MVS) Lab and Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab, it stands as a beacon of excellence in engineering innovation. Alongside spearheading a world-class research agenda, the ideal candidate will engage in teaching both foundational and advanced subjects within the field of mechatronics engineering, inspiring our undergraduate and graduate students for a better tomorrow.
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