Assistant Professor

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University invites applications for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.  McGill is among the top research intensive academic institutions in Canada, attracting over one-half billion dollars in competitive research funding each year.  It has been consistently ranked in the top 25 universities worldwide in a number of recent surveys.  Successful candidates will play leading roles in maintaining McGill’s international reputation of excellence in research and teaching.  We are particularly interested in the areas of thermofluid sciences, alternative energies, robotics and mechatronics, with applications at all scales, including micro/nanoscale.

The Department is committed to excellence in teaching in its undergraduate and graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and values service contributions of its Faculty members to the University, the profession and society at large.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., preferably with a first degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Evidence of outstanding research achievements, or research potential, is indispensable. Preferred qualifications include dedication to an environment that supports diversity of population and perspectives. Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required.

Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filed. Interested candidates should submit applications which include their resume, a statement of teaching and research interests, names and addresses of three referees, and copies of recent publications to:

Professor Inna Sharf

Dept. of Mech. Eng., McGill University

817 Sherbrooke Street West MD270

Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0C3 Canada

E-mail (preferred): facultysearch.mecheng@mcgill.ca 

Web site: http://www.mcgill.ca/mecheng/

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The position is subject to final budgetary approval of the University. McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification.

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