Faculty Position - University of Western Ontario - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Tier-2 Canada Research Chair

Applications are invited for a Tier-2 Canada Research Chair in the areas of Wind Energy, Wind Engineering and Wind Environment, effective July 1, 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment will be at the rank of probationary (tenure track) Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Department is home to the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory and the ‘Three Little Pigs’ Project at the Insurance Research Lab for Better Homes. Recent funding by the Canada Foundation for Innovation will allow the creation of the Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment (WindEEE) Dome (www.windee.ca); a $23.6 million research facility and the world's first hexagonal wind tunnel. The WindEEE Dome is expected to produce breakthroughs in the study of wind related phenomena by simulating wind systems that could not have been reproduced in conventional wind tunnels. This will benefit, for instance, the study of tornadoes and downbursts, understanding pollutant and contaminant dispersal, wind effects on agricultural crops and forests, optimal positioning of wind farms and turbines, the assessment of the effects of wind on buildings and other structures, etc. Hence, we seek a creative, dynamic and motivated individual who can effectively use such a world-class facility and other existing research infrastructure and to positively contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Civil and Environmental Engineering or other related engineering fields, and demonstrated outstanding research potential including an excellent publication record. (S)he will be expected to develop and sustain a vigorous research program, attract external research funding, supervise graduate students, and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses related to wind engineering, wind energy and wind environment. Industrial experience is desirable, and eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is required for this appointment. Applicants should also have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Situated along the banks of the Thames River in picturesque London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 350,000, The University of Western Ontario is a prominent academic institution routinely ranked as a top research-intensive university in Canada and is committed to excel as a leading research institution internationally. If you share our commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and are eager to pursue a rewarding academic career, please forward your curriculum vitae, statements of your research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of at least three referees to:

Prof. E.K. Yanful, P. Eng., Chair
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9

We also welcome e-mail inquiries and submissions, to be sent to: cwalter@eng.uwo.ca

Consideration of applications will commence on April 30, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is subject to budget approval. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.