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Job Description

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a faculty position as part of a coordinated cluster hiring initiative focused on advancing next‑generation infrastructure systems through the integration of advanced materials, structural engineering, robotics, automation, and digital construction technologies.

Location

This role is in‑person and primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Cluster Vision

The position is part of a broader cluster hiring initiative designed to work synergistically with a complementary appointment to transform how steel infrastructure is designed, fabricated, assembled, and maintained. Together, the successful candidates will pioneer research at the intersection of structural engineering and robotics, addressing challenges such as automated welding and quality control in modular steel fabrication, robotic systems for on‑site assembly and inspection of steel structures, digital twins integrating structural performance monitoring with robotic maintenance systems, and advanced manufacturing processes that optimize both structural performance and constructability.

Position Description

A full‑time, tenured or tenure‑track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in Robotics in Civil Engineering. Candidates are expected to have either a solid, established record in research and education in civil engineering robotics or to demonstrate exceptional potential for developing such a program. As part of this cluster hiring initiative, this position will be filled alongside a complementary appointment, 3694 Tenured or Tenure‑Track Cluster of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Positions in Steel Structures, fostering strong collaboration across disciplines.



The successful candidate will develop and sustain externally‑funded, collaborative research programs that strengthen partnerships with the Steel Centre, the Nasseri School of Building Science and Technology, the Hole School of Construction Engineering, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

- Teaching (40%): Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. Faculty may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, recognising approved course descriptions and academic policy. Teaching is year‑round with most courses in the Fall (September to December) and Winter (January to April) semesters. Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required for faculty teaching engineering design content, to be obtained within five years of the hire date.

- Research (40%): Participation in research, including the preparation or performance of creative works and reflective inquiry, and dissemination of research results by appropriate means. Faculty are encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources.

- Service (20%): Active engagement in service to the University and participation in the collegial responsibilities of departmental, Faculty, and University governance. Provide service to the discipline and participate in governance of the University, Faculty, and Department,



as well as disseminate knowledge to the general public.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering, robotics, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Candidates should have expertise in robotic system design for off‑site modular fabrication and on‑site assembly and inspection; multi‑agent and collaborative automation; the social and economic dimensions of robotic systems; and experimental validation of robotic systems, along with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and practical challenges. The candidate will develop and sustain an externally funded, collaborative research program of timely interest to provincial and federal funding agencies and industry sponsors.

Benefits and EEO Statement

Information about responsibilities, salary, benefits, leaves, and related details is available in the most recent collective agreement for Academic Faculty Members. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates and to fostering a workplace that prioritises safety and respect. The University is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fosterised. Applicants are encouraged to call for a broad diversity of candidates, including women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.

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