Royal Military College of Canada: Nuclear science and/or nuclear engineering

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering UT-2021-829247-005

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Nuclear Science or Nuclear Engineering UT-02/UT-03/UT-04

The Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (CCE) Department at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) wishes to hire an indeterminate English essential Faculty member with an expertise in nuclear science and/or nuclear engineering at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline at the time of hiring. The preferred start date is 1 January 2022.

All candidates are encouraged to detail their experience in nuclear research, academia, and/or the nuclear industry in their cover letter and curriculum-vitae. Their commitment to research should be demonstrated by a record of strong peer-reviewed scientific contributions and the candidates are urged to include/submit examples of up to three refereed publications that are devoted to nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field. Post-doctoral research experience or relevant industrial equivalent in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, and/or related field(s) would be an asset. A professional engineering license in Canada, or the eligibility to obtain a license, would be an asset.

The successful candidate is expected to show initiative and develop an independent research program that can capitalize on the resources of the CCE Department. Utilization of the SLOWPOKE-2 nuclear reactor and associated nuclear laboratory facilities would be an asset. As part of their research portfolio submission, candidates are encouraged to include a 5-to-10-year research program plan and an undergraduate/graduate student supervision plan. Additionally, a research program that includes collaboration with CCE Departmental Faculty, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Department of National Defence (DND), industrial contacts, and/or other external contacts would be an asset.

The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within the CCE Department. As part of their teaching portfolio submission, candidates are encouraged to provide a description of their teaching and training objectives and demonstrate their commitment to excellence in teaching pedagogy. An undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related discipline would be an asset. Recent teaching experience at the university-level would be an asset.

The successful candidate is required to make contributions through service to the CCE Department, the Faculty, the University, and the broader community. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a university environment is essential. Conditions of employment will require the successful candidate to obtain a reliability security clearance status and become a licensed SLOWPOKE-2 reactor operator within three years.

The RMC is Canada’s largest federal university and is a bilingual teaching and research institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the social sciences and humanities, sciences, and engineering to members of the CAF and to civilians. As part of the DND, RMC’s primary mission is to prepare future leaders for the CAF. Whilst some Faculty are active CAF members in uniform, most Faculty members are civilians and have active research programs that are supported by the DND, industrial, and/or national research funding and have research groups with a mixture of civilian and CAF members. The RMC offers competitive salaries and benefits (including health insurance, dental insurance, parental leave, and an exceptional pension plan) with support to new hires with reallocation expenses and start-up funding.

The CCE Department is one of the largest at the RMC and offers a vibrant and cooperative teaching and research environment with both civilian and CAF Faculty. The CCE Department offers B.Sc., B.Eng. (accredited by the CEAB), M.Eng., M.A.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. Degrees. The CCE Department has an active research program with more than 60 researchers and over $6M from industrial, DND, and/or national funding sources. The CCE Department operates an extensive suite of analytical equipment and resources used for both undergraduate teaching and for Faculty research programs; chief amongst these is the SLOWPOKE-2 nuclear reactor with the associated nuclear laboratory facilities and radiation detection/measurement equipment. Further, the CCE Department has a knowledgeable and experienced technical staff that assist in the operation of the CCE Department, undergraduate laboratory activities, and Faculty research programs.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled research and teaching oriented environment that is equitable, diverse, supportive, inclusive, and multicultural. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to a designated group when you apply. Should you require technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application. In accordance with the Public Service Employment Act, preference will be given to Canadian veterans and Canadian citizens. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for additional information.

Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format by email to sci-prof@rmc.ca and Krystal.Adam@rmc.ca no later than 30 April 2021:

• Cover letter (maximum two pages);
• Recent curriculum-vitae;
• Research portfolio that includes: a description of your area(s) of expertise, proposed research objectives, 5-to-10-year research program plan, undergraduate/graduate student supervision plan, and any additional relevant information (maximum five pages);
• Teaching portfolio that includes: a description of your teaching and training objectives, a listing of your teaching and/or training experience, and any additional relevant information (maximum five pages);
• If applicable, university-level teaching evaluations;
• Sample of peer-reviewed scientific contribution (up to three publications);
• Proof of university degrees;
• Proof of citizenship;
• If applicable, proof of Canadian military service; and
• Full contact information of three persons able to provide a professional reference.

Please reference the RMC file UT-2021-829247-005 in the email correspondence. Applicants are entitled to participate in this appointment process in the official language of their choice. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Dr. E.C. Corcoran (corcoran-e@rmc.ca). Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Statement of Merit and Conditions of Employment

Essential Qualifications

Education

A PhD degree (or one nearing completion must be confirmed prior to appointment) from a recognized post-secondary institution in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, or related discipline.

Official Language Proficiency

English Essential

Experience

E1 – Recent experience working in research, academia, or industry related to nuclear science and engineering

E2 – Peer-reviewed scientific contributions (or equivalent) devoted to nuclear science / engineering or closely related fields

Abilities

A1 – Ability to teach at the university level in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department

A2 – Ability to develop and operate an independently-funded research program

A3 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing

A4 – Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability

PS1         Flexibility

PS2         Effective Interpersonal Relationships

PS3         Dependability

PS4         Judgement

PS5         Initiative

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 – Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related discipline

AQ2 – Industrial or postdoctoral experience in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or related field

AQ3 –Supervision experience

AQ4 – Recent teaching experience at university-level or equivalent

AQ5 – Future research interests compatible with those of the CCE Department

AQ6 – Research vision that promotes and utilizes the SLOWPOKE-2 nuclear reactor facilities at the RMC.

AQ7 – PENG or ability to obtain PENG

Organizational Needs

Consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, persons with a disability, and Women.

Condition(s) of Employment

Security level: Reliability

Become a licensed SLOWPOKE-2 reactor operator within three years

 

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