Research Chair (CRC) – Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Job ID: 4665
Job date: 2015-11-06
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Company : University of Manitoba 

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Role : Faculty 


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Job Description:
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes

The University of Manitoba is seeking applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes. These chairs were established by the Government of Canada to foster world class research excellence in Canadian Universities (www.chairs.gc.ca). With a reduced teaching and administrative load, the Chair will be expected to pursue a vigorous research program in the field of additive manufacturing of metals and ceramic materials and processes based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. The CRC chair has been created to take advantage of a new state-of-the-art University characterization facility (www.materials.umanitoba.ca), which has been funded through partnerships with SFR, FEI, GE, CIC, Western Economic Diversification, the Province of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba, and in addition an extensively equipped Department of Mechanical Engineering Materials and Manufacturing laboratory. The addition of this Chair will be a critical step in building capacity and establishing a world-class research environment in the University of Manitoba’s strategic priority area of New Materials and Technologies.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate should have a record of research excellence in the field of process design in additive manufacturing of metals and ceramics, hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering, and be eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba. The position represents an exciting opportunity for individuals who are emerging scholars with demonstrated potential of becoming recognized internationally as leaders in their field and who are currently in the rank commensurate with CRC guidelines (for eligibility consult http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx#s2). In addition, the individual should: have a superior record of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and, as a chairholder, be expected to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers; and be proposing an original, innovative research program of the highest quality. The position represents an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and innovative researcher whose accomplishments have made a major impact in Additive Manufacturing.

Review of applications will commence on December 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including complete curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a sample of 3 peer-reviewed publications, a statement of their teaching philosophy, names of three referees and contact information should be sent via email, referencing Position Numbers: 21228/21229 to:

David Kuhn, Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
C/O Ms. Kris Nabess, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Application materials will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy of the “Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae and other documentation may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Note that all Chairs are subject to review and final approval by the CRC secretariat.

The appointment will commence in late 2016 or as may be mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a research intensive department that is comprised of 30 academic staff, 15 support staff and over 30 postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars and adjunct professors. It offers an accredited undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, with over 500 students. The Department has a strong graduate teaching and research program with over 120 graduate students in its PhD, MSc and MEng programs. It maintains funded research activities with industrial partners and government research laboratories, and is home to a Canada Research Chair and a NSERC Industrial Research Chairs. Additional information can be found at our website:

http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/departments/mechanical/index.html
The University of Manitoba is the province’s largest, most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It is home to a wide range of research centers and institutes. For more information, please see: http://www.umanitoba.ca/about

The University of Manitoba is located in Winnipeg; a prairie city with a population exceeding 700,000. Its ethnic diversity is notable and is celebrated through its many annual Festivals. Experience Winnipeg’s world-class arts and entertainment, and professional sports teams. Winnipeg boasts a balanced lifestyle with affordability; the Winnipeg housing market is one of the most favorable in Canada. Winnipeg is located close to superb outdoor recreational activities with a wide variety of lakes, beaches, and wilderness areas within an easy drive from the City. For more information about the city of Winnipeg visit: https://destinationwinnipeg.wordpress.com/ and http://www.winnipeg.ca/interhom/

The University of Manitoba is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and people of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

For more information on this and other opportunities, please visit: umanitoba.ca/employment


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