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Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta

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Knowledge Creation and Practical Student Training through Innovative, Engaging, and Inclusive Engineering Programming

Edmonton, Alberta

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
11–50 people

About

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada features a traditional and co-operative education undergraduate program and a course-based and research-based graduate program. There are about 700 undergraduate students and more than 250 graduate students. Our Department has enjoyed consistently strong growth in student enrolment and more than 20% increase year-over-year in external research funding. Our professors and researchers are internationally-known experts who serve their communities in the creation and advancement of knowledge as researchers, scientific journal editors, and Fellows of technical and scientific organizations.

Open positions

Administrative Assistant

Hybrid · Edmonton

The Administrative Assistant will provide high-level support to CVC Directors, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and manuscript submission to medical journals. They are also responsible for maintaining academic CVs, coordinating research trainee status, and assisting with the organization of continuing medical education projects.

Cooling Plant Operator

On-site · Edmonton

The Cooling Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient production and distribution of chilled water across campus facilities. This includes monitoring equipment via a Distributed Control System, performing chemical testing, and conducting physical inspections of plant infrastructure.

Research Coordinator

On-site · Edmonton

The Research Coordinator manages investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored research studies by overseeing protocols, ethics submissions, and regulatory documentation. They also facilitate patient recruitment, perform study assessments, collect data, and ensure compliance with GCP guidelines.

Responsable de programme, aide en soins de santé

On-site · Edmonton

The program lead is responsible for overseeing the operations, teaching quality, and regulatory compliance of the Health Care Aide program. They also provide leadership to instructors, manage clinical placements, and support the professional integration of students.

Director, Office of Education

Hybrid · Edmonton

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. Are you an ambitious, collaborative and service-focused professional who loves to work in a dynamic and challenging environment? Someone who is passionate about leading a team in the pursuit of exemplary academic administration services?…

Landscape Service Worker 1

On-site · Edmonton

The incumbent is responsible for the general upkeep of hard and soft landscaped areas to provide an aesthetically pleasing campus environment. They work as part of a maintenance team, reporting to a lead hand and maintaining communication via 2-way radio.

Research Associate

On-site · Edmonton

The Research Associate will design, simulate, and prototype RF and mixed-signal circuits for batteryless sensing and energy harvesting platforms. They will also oversee data collection, conduct advanced analysis, and contribute to research publications and grant proposals.

Lead, Enterprise Risk Management & Quality Assurance

Hybrid · Edmonton

The Lead will develop and implement the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function and a modern Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) aligned with global standards. They will also lead data analytics efforts and manage a team of auditors and consultants to provide strategic risk insights to executive leadership.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology

On-site · Edmonton

The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program focused on wildlife or invertebrate physiology while contributing to departmental teaching and mentorship. They will also engage in university governance and integrate principles of Access, Community, and Belonging into all aspects of their academic work.

Administrative Coordinator

Hybrid · Edmonton

The Administrative Coordinator provides operational support to the Alberta Land Institute by managing financial transactions, budgets, and reporting. They also coordinate meetings, events, and travel while maintaining records and supporting research projects.

Design and Experiential Learning Engineer

On-site · Edmonton

The engineer leads the design and implementation of specialized learning stations while providing technical advising for multi-disciplinary research projects. They also oversee laboratory operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage project budgets and technical staff.

Astronomical Lead Software Developer

Hybrid · Edmonton

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered. This position has a term length of 3 years. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. The staff member will join the research team building the Canadian Data-Intensive Astrophysics Platform (CanDIAPL; https://www.candiapl.ca/), an international, university-led team based in Cana…

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Statistics

On-site · Edmonton

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions in any area of Statistics . The start date of the position is July 1, 2027, or as mutually agreed. We offer an excellent research environment. The successful candidate will establish their own research program, supervise graduate students, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathema…

Senior Process Analyst

On-site · Edmonton

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. The Senior Process Analyst is responsible for identifying, architecting, and optimizing end-to-end business processes to drive organizational agility and efficiency. The Senior Process Analyst leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that align operational workflows with the company’s strategic goals. They serve as a subject matter expert in process methodology, utilizing data-driven insights to eliminate waste and implement scalable, technology-enabled solutions. Proce…

Assistant Professor in Pregnancy / Perinatal Biomedical Research

On-site · Edmonton

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute ( WCHRI ) invites applications from outstanding early-career researchers for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of pregnancy/perinatal physiology. We are seeking a visionary scientist whose research program investigates fundamental mechanisms of pregnancy, development, and early-life environments to improve pregnancy and perinatal, fetal, and children's health outcomes. This position is strategically intended to complement the wor…

Laboratory Technician

On-site · Edmonton

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day. Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. The Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta comprises 15 divisions and offers comprehensive programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. In addition to its core divisions, the department includes numerous research groups that drive cutting-edge advancements in areas such as transplantation, joint preservation and regeneration, and surgical simulation technology. Established in 1922, the department has long been a leader i…

Donation Processing Associate

Hybrid · Edmonton

This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square. Reporting to the Program Lead, Gift Acceptance & Processing, and working collaboratively with the Gift Processing Team within the Office of the Recording Secretary, the Donation Processing Associate plays an important role in supporting the University of Alberta's fundraising operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing, r…

Donation Processing Assistant

On-site · Edmonton

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered. This position has a term length of 18 months. Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square. Reporting to the Program Lead, Gift Acceptance & Processing, the Donation Processing Assistant is an integral member of the Gift Processing Team within the Office of the Recording Secretary, supporting the accurate and timely ac…

McDonald Institute Theory Fellowship

On-site · Edmonton

This position has an initial appointment of two years, with the possibility of a third year, subject to funding availability. Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. The Department of Physics and the Theoretical Physics Institute at the University of Alberta are inviting applications for the McDonald Institute Theory Fellowships (MITF) in the field of theoretical astroparticle physics and dark matter phenomenology, to work with Prof. Nassim Bozorgnia. Candidates with interests and/or experience in dark matter physics are especially encouraged t…

Undergraduate Academic Student Advisor

Hybrid · Edmonton

This position has a term of one year plus a day with the possibility of extension. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. Reporting to the Manager, Student Services, the Student Services Advisors provide superior student services to undergraduate Engineering students. Specific responsibilities are to administer the admission and transfer credit processes for domestic and international applications, provide academic advisement for undergraduate students, including first-year, evaluate academic standing and facili…