Assistant Professor, Ocean and Marine Technologies

Note: To be considered, please submit your application package via email to: [email protected] with the subject line “MECH Ocean & Marine Technologies: Asst Prof. position” by 6 September 2026. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Brad Buckham. Applications via LinkedIn will not be reviewed. Link to posting: https://www.uvic.ca/faculty-staff/careers/faculty-and-librarian-postings/current/meng_220_155.php The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position from early career academic researchers working in emerging fields in ocean & marine engineering that facilitate a next frontier of exploration, understanding and interaction with the ocean and marine spaces. The successful applicant will have a strong foundation in hydrodynamics and control of surface or sub-surface vessels, marine structures and materials, electrified vessel power and propulsion systems, or instrumentation and ocean observation systems. The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential to form a research program that combines mastery in underpinning fundamentals such as fluid mechanics, dynamics and control with application of recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and multidisciplinary design optimization for the synthesis of next-generation autonomous ocean and marine systems. The successful applicant will: • be appointed to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor; • expand the faculty’s portfolio of industry and defense research partnerships and interface ocean and marine technology innovations with regional and national initiatives to grow a blue economy; • contribute to the design and delivery of course based curricula for the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria offers Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degree programs. We have 30 faculty members, over 550 undergraduate students, and over 140 graduate students. Industrial collaboration enriches our teaching and research activities, and our expertise in Clean Energy Systems, Biomedical Systems, Aerospace, Advanced Vehicles, Mechatronics and Robotics is demonstrated in vibrant undergraduate and graduate curricula that expose our students to cutting-edge engineering tools and technologies. Information on the Department can be found at http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/mechanical/. This research-intensive position benefits from proximity to a thriving local ocean and marine technology cluster, home to many globally competitive companies producing for example, Mechanical Engineering | University of Victoria Engineering Office Wing 548 PO Box 1700 STN CSC Victoria BC V8W 2Y2 Canada | 250-721-8895 | uvic.ca/ecs/mechanical | @uvicECS We acknowledge and respect the Lək􀹂ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək􀹂ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. The Greater Victoria area is home to the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility, a number of shipyards, Canada’s Institute for Ocean Sciences and the Canadian Pacific Fleet, further strengthening the region’s marine and maritime ecosystem. The successful candidate is expected to leverage these resources and next generation of ocean technologies that can be leveraged to enhance marine domain awareness, maritime security, and support new initiatives in a blue economy improving the quality of life for Canadians and globally. The successful candidate will: •hold a Ph.D. inmechanical,oceanoroffshoreengineering or aclosely-relateddiscipline; •be a registered professional engineer inCanada, or be eligible to apply for registrationwiththe Engineers and Geoscientists of BritishColumbia (details available atwww.egbc.ca); •demonstrate particular analytical and/or experimental research creativityinthe design,characterization, modelling, experimentation and/or systems integration of surface andsubsea systems; •demonstrate the potential to achieve international recognition in their field through dissemination of research in both traditional (academic literature) and non-traditional venues; •Possess excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate research vision,methods, rationale and impacts across a diverse array of audiences. •have a demonstrated ability to establish collaboration across disciplines, develop academic,government and industry partnerships, and engage in aerospace initiatives with realworldimpact. This may be evidenced by: •have clearideas and aspirations to contribute to the Mechanical Engineering Department’sdrive to increase the diversity of our student population and foster a supportive andinclusive environment for all; and •demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate engineering education as evidenced by: •potential for excellence in teaching courses related to the mechanicaldiscipline,and, •an inclusive approach tomentoring and supervising diverse students both inclassroom andin research environments. The candidate’s qualifications, experience, overall market demand and rank will determine a finalsalary offer. Industry experienceis an asset. The salary for thisposition includes a competitivesalary rangeof $115,000 -$142,000. UVicis committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan. Candidates should submita single PDFdocumentthat includes: 1.a cover letter providing an overview of the candidate’s qualifications and how theirresearch experience would complement the position as described; 2. a detailed curriculum vitae; 3. a max 2-page description of the candidate’s proposed research program; 4. a max 1-page description of the candidate’s teaching experience and philosophy; 5. a max 1-page statement on how a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion would be embodied in the teaching and research activities. In forming their EDI statement, applicants are asked to refer to the Equity Action Plan, particularly its 5 universal goals, and elaborate on how they would build and lead a diverse research team that champions inclusivity, ensures that all members have opportunity to reach their full potential and works to create opportunities for meaningful collaborations across the UVic campus. 6. contact information for four referees. To be considered, please submit your application package via email to: [email protected] with the subject line “MECH Ocean & Marine Technologies: Asst Prof. position” by 6 September 2026. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Brad Buckham. UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement. The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. 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The successful candidate will conduct research in ocean and marine technologies while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. They are also expected to expand industry and defense research partnerships to support the blue economy.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in mechanical, ocean, or offshore engineering and be eligible for registration as a professional engineer in British Columbia. Applicants should demonstrate research creativity, teaching excellence, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Benefits package • Eligible leaves • Pension plan

• Machine learningPreferred

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• Hydrodynamics
• Control systems
• Fluid mechanics
• Dynamics
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Multidisciplinary design optimization
• Ocean engineering
• Marine engineering
• Instrumentation
• Systems integration
• Research program development
• Teaching
• Mentoring
• Communication skills
• Collaboration

• Education
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Energy

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level