Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Tenure-Track Position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track US Steel Canada Endowed Position. The position may be filled at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, depending on the experience of the candidate. The successful applicant at the Associate or Full Professor rank will be an outstanding researcher with demonstrated expertise in sustainability issues related to primary production of steel, which will involve a strong background in process metallurgy, recycling and energy issues. The position at these ranks will be the U. S. Steel Canada Chair in Sustainable Steel Production. The successful applicant at the Assistant Professor rank will demonstrate outstanding potential in the same research area.

The position is associated with the McMaster Steel Research Centre that has attracted strong industrial interest and funding. The McMaster Steel Research Centre is part of a network of research institutes that provide stimulating interdisciplinary research opportunities, including the General Motors Canada Centre for Automotive Materials and Corrosion, the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute, and the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop strong research activities that will attract external research funding, supervise graduate students and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering or a closely related discipline. Registration or eligibility for registration, by the Professional Engineers of Ontario will be considered an asset.

McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities. All other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position will start on July 1, 2010 or after. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications referencing the position and including a CV, a statement detailing research and teaching interests, and the names of three referees should be sent to:

Faculty Selection Committee
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
McMaster University, JHE 357
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
email: jane@mcmaster.ca
Reference: USSTEEL09

Posted: November 2, 2009