CareerPlan

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, CanadaFull-time$120k–$140k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Tenure-track faculty role focused on advancing technology-enabled approaches to underground mining, including digital systems, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Role type

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Builds

Professional degree program in Mining Engineering and independent, internationally recognized research programs

Domain

Mining Engineering / Underground Mining / Digital Mining Technologies

Required skills

mining operations expertise, underground mining systems knowledge, research program development, teaching, mentorship, grant writing, professional engineering registration

Preferred skills

mine planning, production optimization, mine equipment systems, maintenance engineering, asset management, reliability engineering, digital mining technologies, data analytics, automation, sensors, intelligent systems, mechatronics, control systems

Technologies

data analytics, automation, sensors, intelligent systems, mechatronics, control systems

Responsibilities

Develop independent research program, seek funding from government and industry, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, provide service to university and professional community

Seniority

Assistant Professor (tenure-track), early-career to mid-career academic