Tenured or Tenure-Track Cluster of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Positions in Steel Structures

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

134d • Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a faculty position as part of a coordinated cluster hiring initiative focused on advancing next-generation infrastructure systems through the integration of advanced materials, structural engineering, robotics, automation, and digital construction technologies. This strategic investment aims to position the University of Alberta as a global leader in digital construction and advanced infrastructure systems by fostering close collaboration between advanced steel structures and civil engineering robotics.

This position is part of a broader cluster hiring initiative designed to work synergistically with a complementary appointment to transform how steel infrastructure is designed, fabricated, assembled, and maintained. Together, the successful candidates will pioneer research at the intersection of structural engineering and robotics, addressing challenges such as: automated welding and quality control in modular steel fabrication; robotic systems for on-site assembly and inspection of steel structures; digital twins integrating structural performance monitoring with robotic maintenance systems; and advanced manufacturing processes that optimize both structural performance and constructability. Both positions will contribute to the Steel Centre and the Nasseri School of Building Science and Technology, with access to experimental facilities for large-scale structural testing, robotics laboratories, and cyber-physical systems simulation facilities across the University of Alberta.

A full-time, tenured or tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in structural engineering, with expertise in the design and behaviour of steel structures. Candidates are expected to have either a strong existing track record in research and education in this field or be able to demonstrate exceptional potential for developing such a program.

As part of this cluster hiring initiative, this position will be filled alongside a complementary appointment, 3713 Tenured or Tenure-Track Cluster of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Positions in Robotics in Civil Engineering
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fostering strong collaboration across disciplines. Both successful candidates will be expected to develop and sustain externally-funded, collaborative research programs that strengthen partnerships with the Steel Centre, the Nasseri School of Building Science and Technology, the Hole School of Construction Engineering, and industry partners. Candidates are encouraged to pursue both fundamental and applied research that advances the scientific foundations of next-generation infrastructure systems. These positions are part of the University of Alberta's priority to build a diverse faculty; thus, candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• expertise in the design and behaviour of steel structures
• strong existing track record in research and education in this field or be able to demonstrate exceptional potential for developing such a program

Responsibilities

• develop and sustain externally-funded, collaborative research programs that strengthen partnerships with the Steel Centre, the Nasseri School of Building Science and Technology, the Hole School of Construction Engineering, and industry partners
• pursue both fundamental and applied research that advances the scientific foundations of next-generation infrastructure systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees