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Polytechnique Montréal is an internationally recognized engineering university. Located in the heart of Montréal on Mount Royal, it is renowned for the high quality of the training offered at all levels, and for its multidisciplinary and multisectoral research, at the forefront of the local, national and international engineering.
Proud of its 150th years of history, Polytechnique now welcomes more than 10,000 students and relies on the expertise of nearly 1,600 staff members with diverse skills, including more than 300 professors.
Polytechnique has been certified Gold by the STARS organization. Polytechnique is known for its innovative approach, and its active role in technological, economic, and social development. It values the diversity of its employees and adheres to an equal employment opportunity program for women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and those with disabilities. Having received the Gold Parity Certification from Women in Governance, it offers excellent working conditions, focusing on work-life balance and the well-being of its employees.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Department of Mechanical Engineering currently includes 46 professors and 7 lecturers, supported by 35 technical and administrative staff members, along with several postdoctoral fellows, researchers, and research professionals. The department offers programs in mechanical and aerospace engineering and contributes to the biomedical and engineering programs, serving more than 1,200 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students. Professors, researchers, and students conduct leading-edge research in mechanical, aerospace, metallurgical, energy, and biomedical engineering, in collaboration with industry.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking candidates with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Modelling, analysis, control, and energy optimisation of buildings;
- Energy efficiency and flexibility of buildings, communities, and their heating and cooling systems;
- Thermal energy storage for buildings and communities;
- Heat pumps, refrigeration, and air conditioning;
- Renewable energy integration in the built environment;
- Energy transition, decarbonisation, and sustainability applied to buildings;
- Decarbonisation of remote communities;
- Indoor environmental quality in buildings (thermal comfort, air quality).
In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in the mechanical engineering and energy engineering programs, in areas such as building physics, mechanical systems in buildings (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), building energy modelling, and the integration of renewable energy sources into the built environment (e.g. solar and geothermal energy).
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will carry out the responsibilities of this position with dynamism and creativity. Among other duties, they will:
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels;
- Supervise undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students;
- Carry out innovative research projects;
- Obtain grants and contracts aimed at supporting research work with the aim of training highly qualified personnel;
- Publish the scientific results of this research;
- Participate in the department’s teaching and research activities;
- Collaborate with other research teams at Polytechnique Montréal or other institutions;
- Contribute to enhancing Polytechnique Montréal’s visibility and influence in Québec and internationally.
PROFILE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD in engineering or equivalent in a relevant field at the time of starting the position;
- Have a proven track record of developing and conducting an independent research program that will enable them to obtain funding to supervise graduate students;
- Demonstrate excellent teaching skills, including in courses related to engineering science and design and analysis of building energy systems, if possible supported by teaching evaluations;
- Be able to contribute positively to the department's working environment and adhere to Polytechnique's values of cooperation, responsible leadership, excellence and integrity;
- Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or of any other Canadian association of professional engineers) or take the necessary steps to become a member before being granted tenure;
- Have a sufficient proficiency in oral and written French before being granted tenure, since French is the language of instruction at Polytechnique Montréal.
Polytechnique Montréal will provide the candidate with the necessary assistance and support to register with the OIQ and to learn French.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering or with industry experience are encouraged to include this in their application.
ADVANTAGES OF WORKING AT POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL
This position is tenure-track.
Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement (French only) in effect. This agreement provides for, among others:
- Provisions for work-family balance, such as maternity, paternity and adoption leave, in addition to the Québec Parental Insurance Plan;
- The possibility of benefiting from paid academic sabbatical leaves;
- A defined-benefits pension plan;
In addition, relocation and immigration support is available to the successful candidate and their family.
To learn more about Polytechnique Montréal and the benefits of contributing to its mission, please explore: Avantages et milieu de vie (French only).
START DATE
As soon as possible.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are invited to submit an application file that includes:
- A cover letter
- A CV
- A statement of main teaching achievements and teaching philosophy
- A statement of major research achievements and prospects
- Proof of university degrees
- Up to three significant contributions related to the position
- Teaching evaluations, if available
For more information about this position, please contact:
Jérôme Vétel, ing., PhD
Chair of department
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Polytechnique is an equal-opportunity employer and as such invites women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethno-cultural minorities and people with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply. Upon request, Polytechnique Montréal will provide support measures for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and evaluation process.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. In accordance with immigration rules, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.
