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(1) We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our research team focused on enhancing the resilience of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) communities against wildfire threats. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting data integration and classification of fire exposure scenarios, utilizing databases and literature to build a comprehensive framework for WUI fire shelter design. The student will actively participate in the design process of a tiered fire shelter system, integrating Hazard Mitigation Measures (HMM) and Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) principles. The candidate will assist with computational modeling using the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Dynamics Simulator (WFDS), validating the shelter designs through simulations and experimental data. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in fire dynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or related fields, with experience in data analysis and modeling. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at developing new standards for fire shelters in wildfire-prone areas.  A Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.

(2) We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student to join our research group at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). The student will be conducting research on the topic “Near-field emissions and its relation to fire behavior”. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory scale and field scale experiments (travel within U.S.) with the state-of-art measurement tools. The student will actively participate in the design and building of large-scale experimental setup for testing fire behavior. The student will collaborate with experts from federal agencies (USFS) and partner institutes (Univ. of Melbourne, UCLA etc.). The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the thermal sciences (fluid dynamics and heat transfer). This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the fundamental coupling between fire behavior and emissions.

Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA

Position type: 2-year term

Summary:

The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Group of the National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST) is seeking a motivated and talented researcher or recent graduate to join our team. This role will be focused on advancing the modeling of wildland fire dynamics and smoke transport, with a particular focus on prescribed fire and the wildland-urban interface. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that will support the development of robust numerical models with the aim of improving the planning and implementation of prescribed fire.

Duties:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate numerical models of wildland fire dynamics, including combustion, heat transfer, and fluid flow. An emphasis will be placed on the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and improving its ability to model fire spread and near-field smoke transport in outdoor flows.
• Process and analyze geospatial field data to validate and refine numerical models, ensuring their accuracy and reliability.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and external partners to understand the required model capabilities to meet stakeholder objectives.

Desired qualifications:

• A PhD or equivalent experience in Atmospheric Science, Fire Science, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience with topics related to wildland fire or fire science is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in numerical modeling, particularly in fluid dynamics, combustion, or atmospheric transport processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages, especially Python, Matlab, and/or FORTRAN. Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and tools, particularly making use of HPC systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For more details please contact: Eric Mueller (eric.mueller@nist.gov)

https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job/Ottawa-Research-Officer%2C-Fire-Safety-ON/568352217

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa 

Organizational Unit: Construction Research Centre (CRC) 

Classification: RO 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: English

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified, in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

We recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities. If you are an Indigenous candidate, you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more, please contact the hiring team, using the contact information below.

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. 
 
We are looking for a Research Officer (RO), Fire Safety with high calibre research capabilities and expertise in applying fire science and engineering to modern fire safety challenges , to support our Construction Research Centre. The RO would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
 
One of the major initiatives that this position will support is the Construction Research Centre’s “Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale” to accelerate and scale up new technologies to help transition the Canadian construction sector towards decarbonization and contribute to the emerging low-carbon economy. It will also establish new codes, standards, specifications, and guidelines to position the sector to help Canada achieve its 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon reduction targets. These investments will help spur the growth of Canada’s clean technology sector and help achieve Canada’s international commitments to reduce GHG emissions.
 
As a Research Officer, you will work as a member of the Advanced Construction Practice and Fire Safety (ACPFS) Unit, interacting with a multi-disciplinary team of research and technical officers in world-class facilities.  You will collaborate internally with colleagues in other NRC research units as well as externally with a broad range of stakeholders in the construction industry.
 
Responsibilities include:
 

• Developing proposals for new research initiatives, client-focused projects, probabilistic and reliability-based models, and innovative technologies and methodologies to minimize the destructive impact of fire on life safety, the built environment, and the economy. 
• Supporting and contributing to the development of NRC and CRC research priorities.
• Providing scientific evidence to support the development of building codes, regulations, design guidelines, and technical standards.
• Providing input into the overall direction and research priorities of the ACPFS Unit within the context of the Research Centre business plan

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

PhD in engineering, science, architecture or a relevant area of expertise is preferred. 

An equivalent combination of a related PhD or Master’s degree in engineering, with significant relevant experience may be considered.
 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant experience in fire science and engineering, including experience in applying analytical and computational methods in developing or optimizing solutions to various fire safety challenges in the built environment, as well as  evaluating structural fire behaviour.
   
• Significant experience in the full spectrum of research activities including identification of research needs, proposal writing, project management, fire experiments, data production and analysis, written reports, presentations and impactful scientific publications.
   
• Significant experience in experimental design and analysis, including data collection and analysis, and ensuring data quality.

The following assets will be considered: 
 

• Experience in applying and/or developing building and fire codes, including developing alternative solutions.
• Experience in fire risk assessment and fire risk mitigation. 
• Experience in business development, marketing activities, and/or the development of partnerships and collaborations.
• Experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams.
   

**Significant experience: 2–6 years’ experience
 

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of fire safety engineering, structural fire resistance, fire science (including fire dynamics), fire protection and mitigation strategies and systems.  
   
• Knowledge of analytical and computational fire modelling and life safety assesement techniques.
   
• Knowledge of techniques for designing and conducting experiments (bench-scale to full-scale) to investigate fire behaviour.  
   
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
   

Behavioural Competencies

• Research – Communication (Level 3)
• Research – Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research – Creative thinking (Level 3)
• Research – Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research – Networking (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile:  Research
 

View all competency profiles

Compensation

This position is classified as a Research Officer (RO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $62,071 to $175,466 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.
 
We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.
 
At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 
 
Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
   

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (19088) to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Closing Date: 12 August 2024 – 23:59 Eastern Time.

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Subject

Fire safety research relates to physical and chemical processes associated with the origin, growth, spread and extinguishing of fires, interactions between fire and buildings/facilities, systems for preventing or detecting fire or limiting its consequences, and evacuation and human behavior in fire. The term fire refers to both fire and explosion and includes fire indoors and outdoors. Research on impact models also considers unwanted emissions of flammable, explosive and/or toxic compounds in industry and transport. Focus for this position is on fire development and material behaviour during fire.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research in the subject area. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within the subject area, including experimental and theoretical studies
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

As post-doc you will work in an industrial research project together with an industrial partner.

In the project you will determine the fire properties of products/materials based on data from microscale testing and determination of properties of the materials of which a product is based on. The prediction of the fire properties of the product/material are based on correlations studies and modelling. Novel techniques such as machine learning can be an alternative. To determine the fire properties, knowledge is needed of the following physical data of the material(s): mechanical behaviour, chemical kinetics, melting behaviour, thermal properties, strength properties at higher temperature, etc.

Within the project, travel is expected, and shorter stays abroad are necessary for co-operation with the industrial partner.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that you have a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate, proving that the qualification requirement is met, must be available before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Assessment criteria

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.
• Experience in leading research projects

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to con-tribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particu-lar benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university

The work environment at the division is characterized by an open and friendly attitude among all members of staff with the intention that all shall be given the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

More information and how to apply

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Subject

The focus of the employment is linked to fire development and fire protection, mainly within the built environment but not limited to that. The area can include the initiation, spread and development of fires in buildings and means of transportation and include active fire mitigation measures such as extinguishing and limiting the spread of fire. The subject may also include the building’s passive fire protection systems against the spread of fire and to reduce the risk of the building’s structural collapse. The research may include modeling and model development of relevant aspects within the subject area.

Work duties

Work duties include:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Experimental work within fire safety engineering.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:

• A PhD or corresponding research competence or professional expertise considered important with regard to the subject matter of the post and the work duties it will involve.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Completed five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means, unless there are valid reasons.

Assessment criteria

When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise within the subject, with greater importance on research expertise.

The assessment criteria specify the aspects to be taken into account, and the level to be achieved, in order for the assessment criteria to be deemed fulfilled. The following assessment criteria must be fulfilled for appointment to senior lecturer:

• A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject.
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD.
• An ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities.
• A general ability to lead and develop activities.

The extent to which the applicant, through their experience and skills, may complement and strengthen ongoing research, undergraduate education, departmental innovation, and how they can contribute to the future development of the department will also be taken into consideration.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.  Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university.

The work environment is characterized by commitment, cooperation, creativity and personal responsibility. We strive for a prestige-free and inclusive work environment with an even gender distribution. The duties are varied and stimulating, and there are good opportunities for professional development.

More information and how to apply

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:730641

Senior lecturer (permanent position) in Fire safety engineering with a focus on fire dynamics

Lund University, Sweden

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:730641

Subject

The focus of the employment is linked to fire development and fire protection, mainly within the built environment but not limited to that. The area can include the initiation, spread and development of fires in buildings and means of transportation and include active fire mitigation measures such as extinguishing and limiting the spread of fire. The subject may also include the building’s passive fire protection systems against the spread of fire and to reduce the risk of the building’s structural collapse. The research may include modeling and model development of relevant aspects within the subject area.

Work duties

Work duties include:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Experimental work within fire safety engineering.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:

• A PhD or corresponding research competence or professional expertise considered important with regard to the subject matter of the post and the work duties it will involve.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Completed five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means, unless there are valid reasons.

Assessment criteria

When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise within the subject, with greater importance on research expertise.

The assessment criteria specify the aspects to be taken into account, and the level to be achieved, in order for the assessment criteria to be deemed fulfilled. The following assessment criteria must be fulfilled for appointment to senior lecturer:

• A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject.
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD.
• An ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities.
• A general ability to lead and develop activities.

The extent to which the applicant, through their experience and skills, may complement and strengthen ongoing research, undergraduate education, departmental innovation, and how they can contribute to the future development of the department will also be taken into consideration.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.  Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university.

The work environment is characterized by commitment, cooperation, creativity and personal responsibility. We strive for a prestige-free and inclusive work environment with an even gender distribution. The duties are varied and stimulating, and there are good opportunities for professional development.

More information and how to apply

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:730641

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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Nuclear Science and Engineering, to enhance understanding of the climactic effects of limited nuclear wars by studying the fundamentals of how large-scale fires are initiated by nuclear explosions, the probability of their occurring, and the expected soot loading produced by such fires.  Responsibilities include carrying out literature reviews of existing work and identifying key disagreements and their origins; researching soot generation in limited nuclear wars, including through the use of code for modeling large-scale fires; validating findings against published research; analyzing data to reach novel conclusions; summarizing research results and present findings at lab meetings and externally to both technical and policy audiences; drafting at least one technical paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal and one book chapter to summarize key findings for a policy audience; and performing other related duties as required, including work performed at lower levels, when necessary.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in a relevant quantitative technical discipline (i.e., physics, applied mathematics, engineering, environmental science); practical experience with coding and numerical modeling; proven ability to craft research agenda, review and analyze the existing literature, and synthesize research findings; and excellent command of written and spoken English, including the ability to structure complex technical documents and write clear and precise prose.  PREFERRED:  experience with modelling large-scale fires, knowledge of nuclear weapons and their effects, experience with knowledge transfer in a public-policy setting, and knowledge of the LaTeX typesetting language.  Job #23813

Salary: $80,000/year

This is a full-time, one-year position that is renewable for up to one additional year pending satisfactory performance.

Will be expected to work in residence at MIT.

See details in the link: https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job/Ottawa-Research-Officer%2C-Performance-based-Codes-Fire-ON/568352217/

Research Officer, Performance-based Codes – Fire

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
 

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa 

Organizational Unit: Construction 

Classification: RO 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: English

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified, in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. 

We are looking for a Research Officer (RO), Performance-based Codes – Fire, to support our Construction Research Centre with research of international calibre and the development and application of advanced technologies. The RO would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

NRC Construction is implementing the “Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale” to accelerate and scale up new technologies to help transition the Canadian construction sector towards decarbonization and contribute to the emerging low-carbon economy. It will also establish new codes, standards, specifications, and guidelines to position the sector to achieve its 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon reduction targets. These investments will help spur the growth of Canada’s clean technology sector and help achieve Canada’s international commitments to reduce GHG emissions.

As a Research Officer, you will work as a member of the Fire Safety Unit with researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities, and will collaborate internally with others as well as externally with stakeholders in the construction industry.

Responsibilities include:
 

• Developing proposals for new research initiatives, performance criteria, compliance paths, design guidelines, regulatory requirements, probabilistic and reliability-based models, prevention measures, and innovative technologies and protocols to minimize the impact of fire occurrence on life safety, the environment and the economy.
• Supporting the transition of the National Model Codes to performance-based codes by developing new knowledge and applying current performance-based approaches where appropriate. 
• Providing scientific evidence for the development of technical standards and regulations.
• Providing input into the overall direction and research priorities of the Fire Safety Unit within the context of the Research Centre business plan.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

PhD in engineering, science, architecture or a relevant area of expertise is preferred. 

An equivalent combination of a related PhD or Master’s degree in engineering, science, architecture or a relevant area of expertise, with significant relevant experience may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant experience in fire science and engineering, including experience in evaluating structural fire behaviour and developing or optimizing solutions to fire and life safety challenges.
• Significant experience in applying and/or developing Canadian building and fire codes, including developing alternative solutions.
• Significant experience in the full spectrum of research activities including identification of research needs, proposal writing, project management, data production and analysis, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.
• Significant experience in experimental design and analysis, including data collection and analysis, overseeing data production, and ensuring data quality.

The following assets will be considered: 
 

• Experience in fire risk assessment and fire risk mitigation. 
• Experience working with building codes committees.
• Experience in structural/seismic engineering.
• Experience in business development, marketing activities, and/or the development of partnerships and collaborations.
• Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams.

**Significant experience: 2–6 years’ experience
 

Condition of Employment

 Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of fire safety engineering, fire science, fire protection and mitigation systems.  
• Knowledge of Canadian building and fire codes and the Canadian code development process.
• Knowledge of numerical fire modelling and life hazard prediction techniques.
• Knowledge of experimental techniques in evaluation of fire behaviour from small to full scale, design and conduct of such experiments and data analysis.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research – Communication (Level 3)
• Research – Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research – Creative thinking (Level 3)
• Research – Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research – Networking (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s):  Research
 

View all competency profiles

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.

Compensation

This position is classified as a Research Officer (RO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $57,220 to $161,754 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world-renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.  

NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e., above or below the intended level for this position).

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 
 

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!

Notes

• ​A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (19088) to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Closing Date: 15 March 2024 – 23:59 Eastern Time.

*“Documents for Application for Faculty Member in the Environment and Energy Field Enclosed” must be written in red ink on the envelope, and documents must be delivered by registered mail.
Contact Yuji Nakamura, Professor
Tel: +81-532-44-6647 E-mail: yuji@me.tut.ac.jp

Recruitment   Assistant Professor   1 position

Affiliated Fields  Energy Conversion Engineering Laboratory, Environment and Energy Course

Fields of Specialty Combustion engineering, especially in the research area on utilizing/safety of liquid/solid combustibles

Responsible Subjects  Subjects concerning Mechanical Engineering, such as Creative Experiment for Mechanical Engineering, Experimental Practice for Mechanical Engineering etc.

Qualifications

Persons, who meet all of the following requirements,

• must have a doctorate or Ph.D. or be expecting to obtaining one by time of hiring and must have research experience in his/her field.*
• must be able to be responsible for curriculum for laboratory work for students and must have strong enthusiasm and creativity for assisting and guiding the educational research of students.
• if not a native speaker of Japanese, must have Japanese language ability to be engaged in office work.

*In consideration of gender equality, we are proactively promoting the hiring of female faculty members.

*For globalization purpose, we expect the candidate to be able to assist/guide the educational research of students in English.

*Based on the mission of our university, we expect the candidate having sufficient level of understandings on education in technical collage (Kosen).

Planned Hiring Date August 1, 2024 or possible later day Compensation

• Salary: Based on the Pay Regulations for University Faculty of the Toyohashi University of Technology
• Other benefits: Dependency allowance, housing allowance, commutation allowance, transfer allowance, etc. (Provided upon confirming requirements)
• Work hours: Flexible time system based around the hours of 8:30 to 17:15
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, New Year’s holidays, and designated summer holidays
• Insurance: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association Insurance (short-term), and the Employees’ Pension Insurance (long-term)
• No smoking on the premises

Employment System   Full-time employment (with term) *

*Term is five years (After receiving an examination for tenure and conditional on passing, the candidate may become a tenured assistant professor (open-ended)).

Documents to Submit

• Resume (Can be printed on standard, commercially available resume forms. Must include a photo and your e-mail address.)

*If you have been subjected to disciplinary action or penalties, or criminal penalties (except those subject to the Special Rules on Procedures for Handling Violations of the Road Traffic Act (Articles 125-132)) in the past, please make sure to write the details of the disciplinary action and the specific reasons on a separate sheet of paper. If there was any false information in your personal history, it may result in cancellation of

employment or disciplinary actions.

• List of research achievements (Classified into the following categories: literary works, peer-reviewed papers, international conference essays, domestic conference essays, reviews/commentaries, invited lectures, patents, awards, social contributions, etc.)
• Printouts of three major articles
• Status of activities at institutes and in academic societies (status of activities at affiliated institutes or other institutes, overseas activities other than international conferences, and other items that demonstrate your qualifications.)
• Status of acquisition of external funding (Specify, by representative or contributor, according to the following: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, academic-industrial collaboration projects, foundation grants, internal competitive funds in an organization, etc. Specify other items that demonstrate your qualifications.)
• Overview of past research (A4 size, within two pages) and plans for future research (A4 size, within two pages)
• Experience and aspirations regarding education (A4 size, within one page)
• Contact information of two references (name, affiliation, position, telephone number, e-mail address)*

*You may be asked to submit other documents if the selection conditions require it.

Selection Method

• Document examination (Selection will be made according to the selection standards of our university)
• Interview: Applicants determined to be suitable after the document examination phase will be contacted individually for an interview.*

*We do not respond to individual inquiries regarding selection results.

Application Deadline April 25, 2024 (JST) (date by which documents must arrive) Address to Mail the Documents*

〒441-8580    1-1 Hibarigaoka, Tempaku, Toyohashi, Aichi

Takayuki Shibata, Chair of the faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology

*“Documents for Application for Faculty Member in the Environment and Energy Field Enclosed” must be written in red ink on the envelope, and documents must be delivered by registered mail.

Contact  Yuji Nakamura, Professor

Tel: +81-532-44-6647  E-mail: yuji@me.tut.ac.jp Other Items

• We do not return application documents without request. If you would like the documents to be returned, please enclose a return envelope with your documents (with a stamp or delivery payment invoice affixed to it).)
• Based on the Personal Information Protection Act, personal information contained in the application documents shall not be used for any purpose other than selection.
• Costs for coming to the university, such as to attending the interview, shall be borne by the applicant.
• Applicants shall be notified of selection results following the full examination period.