Engineering - Professor (Geomechanics and Underground Space Engineering)

Engineering - Professor (Geomechanics and Underground Space Engineering)

The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) is a rapidly growing engineering and technology university located in downtown Montréal. ÉTS offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs focused on applied engineering, as well as a state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and a dynamic and supportive organization. ÉTS is also home to Centech, a business incubator that provides support services to researchers who wish to commercialize their research.

When you join ÉTS, you will connect with highly active research professors in the school's various laboratories, chairs, and research groups. Your work will contribute significantly to scientific progress and the development of Quebec's productivity and competitiveness, as well as to the training of a highly skilled workforce.

What we offer

• Start-up funds to support your scientific endeavours;
• Financial support arrangements for research and teaching (recognition of academic supervision of students, time off for research, assistance with grading, etc.);
• A customized onboarding and integration process;
• A platform for disseminating your research work, as well as networking activities to raise your profile and help you recruit students;
• A work environment conducive to the development of your career in research and teaching;
• A mentoring program for faculty members during onboarding and throughout their careers;
• Support for immigration and relocation processes for you and your family;

Our Construction Engineering Department

The Department offers several undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. In addition to the bachelor's degree program in construction engineering, graduate students can choose from programs in environmental studies, construction management, urban engineering, infrastructure, and many others. These programs are supervised by professors with diverse and complementary expertise, allowing for the development of multidisciplinary approaches.

Job Responsibilities

The department is seeking to recruit a professor with a background in engineering related to the field listed below. Candidates must have general knowledge in the field of construction Engineering.

Geomechanics and Underground Space Engineering

A doctoral degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the construction and / or mining sectors in Canada, or comparable international experience.

Your expertise should be focused on one or more of the following research fields :

Depending on your expertise and research interests, you may join the team at the LG4 laboratory.

Job Description

Requirements

Start date : Based on the candidate's availability.

We will consider the impact of leaves of absence that may have caused interruptions or slowdowns in your career. For this reason, we encourage you to indicate any leaves of absence that may have had an impact on your career path. We will take this information into consideration when evaluating your application.

Your application must be submitted by February 16, 2026, 11 : 59p.m. (EST).

The application must include all of the following documents in a single PDF file , in the following order :

Please consult our FAQ for more information.

Only complete applications will be considered for evaluation. Only those selected to participate in the process will be contacted.

Remuneration

We are seeking applications for a position leading to tenure, which is open to all academic ranks. Tenured faculty members may be considered in accordance with the internal tenure process in effect at ÉTS. Tenure, the 2025–2026 salary scale, and benefits are determined according to the standards of the Collective Agreement of the Association des professeurs de l'ÉTS (APÉTS) in effect.

Immigration Requirements

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, ÉTS encourages all qualified individuals to apply. However, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. It is important to indicate on your application whether you have authorization to work in Canada so that we can arrange any necessary immigration procedures.

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