Research Associate Position Available in
Mechanical Metallurgy of Light Alloys
Departments of Materials Engineering
University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, Canada.
The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of British Columbia invites
applications for a full time 12 month appointment as a research associate. The initial
one year term of employment may be extended for as many as two additional years
depending on performance and availability of funding. The successful candidate will
work under the direction of Dr. Warren Poole and will be expected to conduct
sponsored research projects; conduct undergraduate teaching in the Department and
assist in supervision of graduate students in Dr. Poole’s group.
The successful candidate should have a PhD in Materials Engineering with experience
on mechanical properties, physical metallurgy and physically modeling material
processes. The candidate should have experience working with aluminum alloys or
magnesium alloys.
Qualifications include in-depth knowledge of mechanical testing systems, electron
microscopy (TEM and EBSD), knowledge of meso-scale and state variable modeling
techniques.
In addition, the candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills;
and have demonstrated leadership experience.
The position is available effective Sept. 15, 2011. Starting salary is $54,000.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to
employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.
Applications must include a Curriculum Vitae, three references and a covering letter.
The closing date for the competition is September 4, 2011.
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