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TENURE-TRACK POSITION 22268 MATERIALS AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
Université Laval


Date Posted Jun. 16, 2025
Title TENURE-TRACK POSITION 22268 MATERIALS AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
University Université Laval
Quebec, QC, Canada
Department Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Material Engineering
Application Deadline Sep. 30, 2025
Position Start Date Between January and July 2026
 
 
  • Professor
  • Material/Metallurgy
 
 

Université Laval

TENURE-TRACK POSITION 22268
MATERIALS AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Faculté des sciences et de génie

Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux

Professor in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering – Specialization in Biomaterials

Located in the heart of Québec City—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Université Laval (www.ulaval.ca) offers an exceptional living and working environment. It is a major comprehensive university renowned for its culture of excellence in both teaching and research.

 CONTEXT___________________________________________________________________

The Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Université Laval (www.gmn.ulaval.ca) is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in materials and metallurgical engineering with a specialization in biomaterials. The Department is composed of 16 faculty members who supervise approximately 300 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. It offers several academic programs, including bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees in both mining and mineral processing engineering and materials and metallurgical engineering.

POSITION DESCRIPTION_______________________________________________________

The ideal candidate will have a strong research background in materials and metallurgical engineering with a specialization in biomaterials, as well as relevant teaching experience. The selected individual will be expected to teach in the department’s programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop an innovative and well-funded research program in biomaterials engineering fields that complements the department’s current strengths.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's and a doctoral degree in materials engineering or a related field. The candidate must be a member (P.Eng.) of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or another Canadian professional engineering association), or take the necessary steps to become one within two years of starting the position. Since teaching activities are conducted in French, the selected candidate must be able to communicate effectively in French, both orally and in writing, or commit to doing so within three years of appointment. Candidates whose profile and qualifications match the position will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Quality of academic training
  • Experience and potential in research, technology transfer, and scientific leadership
  • Experience and potential in teaching
  • Achievements in the field of biomaterials engineering
  • Alignment of qualifications and experience with the position’s description
  • Potential for integration and synergy with the existing faculty team

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Academic rank will be determined based on experience, and salary will be set according to the collective agreement in effect at the time of hiring.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Posting period: June 3 to September 30, 2025
Desired start date: Between January and July 2026

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package including:

  1. A letter of intent
  2. The names and full contact information of three individuals who will provide references
  3. A teaching philosophy statement (maximum 2 pages)
  4. A research vision statement (maximum 2 pages)
  5. A curriculum vitae

Please submit your complete application (in a single file) to:

Carl Blais, ing.  PhD., Directeur

Directeur@gmn.ulaval.ca

Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux

Faculté des sciences et de génie
Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6
CANADA


  • Valuing diversity, Université Laval encourages all qualified individuals to apply-particularly women, visible and ethnic minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities-but priority will be given to Canadians and Canadian permanent residents.


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Carl Blais
    Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Material Engineering
    Universite Laval
    1065, Avenue De La Medecine
    Quebec, QC G1V 0A6
    Canada
  •  
  • Directeur@gmn.ulaval.ca

 

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