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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL & MATERIALS ENGINEERING

MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Applications are invited for two probationary (tenure-track) appointments in the area of Mechatronic Systems Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter.  If qualifications and experience warrant a higher rank, consideration will be given to an appointment at the Associate Professor level with tenure.

These are joint appointments between the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://www.eng.uwo.ca/electrical/) and Mechanical and Materials Engineering (http://www.eng.uwo.ca/mechanical/).

The Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical and Materials Engineering are two of the four Departments in the Faculty of Engineering (http://www.eng.uwo.ca).

Situated in picturesque London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 350,000 along the banks of the Thames River, the University of Western Ontario is a prominent academic institution that has made a commitment to excel as a research intensive university.   

The two Departments will soon jointly offer an undergraduate program in Mechatronic Systems Engineering.  They are seeking energetic and dynamic candidates who will be able to positively contribute to the development of this program as well as to the research strengths of both Departments.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in mechatronics, or a closely related discipline in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, and will have an outstanding record of research and publication.  Applications from candidates with experience in the design, development and implementation of mechatronic devices and systems are strongly preferred.  Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an ongoing vigorous research program, collaborate with existing faculty, attract external research funding and supervise graduate students in both Departments.  Appointees will be expected to participate in the normal administrative, educational and professional activities of the Departments, Faculty and University.  Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the core areas of mechatronic systems engineering, including topics such as sensing and actuation, instrumentation, smart materials, and mechatronic system design.  Commitment to or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is required for this appointment.

Those applying for these positions should forward a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees to:

Dr. S. Primak, Acting-Chair

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9

We also welcome e-mail inquiries and submissions, to be sent to ecechair@eng.uwo.ca.  Consideration of applications will commence January 15, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Positions are subject to budget approval.  Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

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