Research Engineer / Technician on Surface Coating Technology Full-time NEW

Research Engineer / Technician On Surface Coating Technology

Job Category: CUPE 116

Department: Student Research Support | R. Wang | Department of Materials Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Rizhi Wang)

Posting End Date: May 14, 2026

Job End Date: February 14, 2027

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff, and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary: Position will conduct laboratory research on metallic and ceramic environmental barrier coatings (EBCs). Organizational Status Reports to Dr. Rizhi Wang.

Work Performed: The successful candidate will conduct laboratory research on metallic and ceramic environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) applied to ceramic matrix composites using plasma spray technology. Responsibilities include literature review, experimental design, processing of EBCs, mechanical and thermal testing, and metallurgical and microstructural characterization using optical and electron microscopy techniques. The position also involves regular interaction with industrial collaborators, as well as written and verbal project reporting. Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors would result in bad data and design issues.

Supervision Received: Supervised by Dr. Wang, routine assignments are not generally checked while complex assignments are subject to check and supervision.

Supervision Given: May demonstrate and show the operating sequences of equipment and instrumentation to users.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a technical college or institute and a minimum two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, preferably from a Canadian university. At least two years of research experience in ceramic coatings, plasma spray processes, or ceramic composite materials.