Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Machine Learning in Advanced Manufacturing

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, which is in accordance with the Academic Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in advanced manufacturing, with a particular focus on applying machine learning to advanced manufacturing, design of multi-functional materials for advanced manufacturing, high-throughput manufacturing, digital twinning, hybrid manufacturing, and/or experimental or computational mechanics (or multi-scale modelling) applied to advanced structural materials for advanced manufacturing. The ability to teach broadly in the undergraduate mechanical engineering program will be of paramount importance. Exceptional candidates in closely related areas or at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered.

This role will be in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside engineering, as well as with communities and industry are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are looking to join a Faculty with a growing focus on interdisciplinary research and an emphasis on high-quality teaching, we welcome your application

About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to solving the world's greatest challenges and building a better future for society by:

1. Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
2. Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest-calibre engineers: Those who process both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of "engineering."
3. Demonstrating the ever-expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society
4. Solving the world's greatest challenges by uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in its demonstrated understanding of the importance of practices to ensure access, foster community connections and increase belonging, while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures, and world views. As one of the world's top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose. More than 44,000 students and 13,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation, and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $550 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 300,000 alumni worldwide.