Assistant Professor, Mechatronics and Robotics The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position from early-career academic researchers conducting high-impact research in any area of mechatronics, robotics, or intelligent mechanical systems. Areas of strong interest include advanced mechatronic design, sensing and actuation, and AI-enabled mechanical systems, autonomous and field robotics, intelligent control, human–robot interaction, soft and bio-inspired robotics, embedded and cyber-physical systems. The successful applicant is expected to combine core expertise in mechatronics, robotics, embedded systems, dynamics, control and automation with a demonstrated potential to form a research program that incorporates recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and multidisciplinary design optimization for the synthesis of next-generation mechatronics and robotic systems.

Interdisciplinary applicants and those collaborating across engineering, computer science, health, and environmental domains are especially encouraged. Industry experience is an asset. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $120,000 – $143,000 UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan. pension plan In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to women and gender minorities, racialized minorities, Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities.

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant discipline, with a specialization in Mechatronics & Robotics. the potential to achieve international recognition in their field through the dissemination of research in both traditional (academic literature) and non-traditional venues; demonstrated abilities to collaborate across disciplines,



and to develop academic, government, and industry partnerships have clear ideas and aspirations to contribute to the Mechanical Engineering Department's drive to increase the diversity of our student population and foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all; demonstrate a robust commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate engineering education as evidenced by: potential for excellence in teaching courses related to the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering disciplines, and Postdoctoral experience, industrial collaboration, and interdisciplinary impact are assets. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria offers Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.We have 31 faculty members, over 550 undergraduate students, and over 140 graduate students. Industrial collaboration enriches our teaching and research activities, and our expertise in Mechatronics and Robotics, Clean Energy Systems, Biomedical Systems, Aerospace and Advanced Vehicles is demonstrated in vibrant undergraduate and graduate curricula that expose our students to cutting-edge engineering tools and technologies. With an excellent collegial atmosphere and strong collaborative spirit, the Department empowers faculty and staff who innovate modes of course delivery, champion project based and experiential learning and enrich the student learning experience across all years of our degree programs.

For our faculty, teaching and mentorship extend beyond the classroom as our students participate in various team-based extra-curricular learning activities culminating in international competitions. Our faculty contingent includes winners of institutional, provincial and national awards for teaching excellence.



This position is one of four Assistant Professor positions being advertised in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria this year. significant growth in student enrollment, diversification of undergraduate and graduate programs and a steadily growing portfolio of community and industry partnerships necessitate new Faculty who can actively contribute to the research and teaching excellence of the department in strategic areas of research and innovation, as well as to our effort to accelerate incorporation of disruptive digital tools and advanced computing into foundational mechanics sub-disciplines If you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada or willingness to apply for authorization, if offered a position contingent upon eligibility and approval from Canadian government authorities.

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