Tenured or Tenure-Track Cluster of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Positions in Geoenvironmental Engineering Full-time

Geoenvironmental Engineering Position

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a faculty position as part of a coordinated cluster of five positions reflecting our commitment to advancing collaborative research and teaching in complex global issues including infrastructure resilience, environmental sustainability, and responsible resource development.

The cluster vision is to strategically design five positions to work collaboratively to address broad challenges that require expertise in Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Mining Engineering. Together, the successful candidates will advance research at the critical interfaces between earth systems, water resources, and the built and natural environments, addressing areas such as: climate-resilient infrastructure founded on evolving subsurface conditions; sustainable mining practices that integrate geostatistical prediction with geoenvironmental remediation; drinking water quality and treatment; surface hydrology and contaminant transport modelling; and innovative engineering solutions that bridge geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental engineering principles.

The cluster will foster collaboration across traditional disciplinary boundaries, leveraging emerging technologies including advanced sensing and monitoring systems, data science and uncertainty quantification methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning for predictive modeling, and digital tools for integrated earth systems analysis. Faculty hired through this cluster are expected to actively engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration, joint supervision of students, and development of integrated research initiatives across the cluster themes.

The successful candidates will have access to world-class experimental and computational facilities and collaborative research environments, including the Geotechnical Centre, the Water Research Centre (WRC), and the Centre for Computational Geostatistics (CCG). These platforms provide integrated capabilities spanning advanced laboratory testing, water infrastructure and treatment research, spatial modelling and uncertainty quantification, as well as geotechnical and geoenvironmental laboratories, water quality testing facilities, and field sites across Alberta's diverse landscapes from the boreal forest to the Rocky Mountain foothills. Successful candidates are expected to establish multidisciplinary research programs. An ability to develop and teach courses in at least two of the four disciplines (Geotechnical, Mining, Environmental, and Water Resources) is considered an asset.

A full-time, tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in Geoenvironmental Engineering is available. We seek candidates with expertise in geoenvironmental engineering, especially at the interface of geotechnical and environmental engineering in mining applications. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to, mine waste management, including the characterization, deposition and storage of tailings; contaminated site characterization and remediation (soil & groundwater), bio/geochemical assessment and modelling of the transport and fate of contaminants in the subsurface environment, and biogeochemical assessment and modelling of solid waste systems (landfills). Practical experience that complements academic research is considered an asset. Experience in industry collaboration, multidisciplinary research aligned with climate change adaptation, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable development in the mining and environmental remediation sector, and the application of emerging technologies such as advanced sensing, data science, robotics, or artificial intelligence is considered an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a rigorous, externally funded research program and may engage in both fundamental and applied research. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in geotechnical, environmental, and mining engineering including courses such as environmental impact and site assessment, environmental geotechnics, landfill engineering, environmental impacts of mining activities, and soil mechanics.

As part of this cluster hiring initiative, this position will be filled alongside a complementary appointment, fostering strong collaboration across disciplines. Each successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain externally-funded, collaborative research programs that strengthen partnerships with the Geotechnical Centre, The Water Research Centre, Centre for Computational Geostatistics (CCG), and industry partners. Candidates are encouraged to pursue fundamental and applied research that advances the scientific foundations of next-generation infrastructure systems. These positions are part of the University of Alberta's priority to build a diverse faculty; thus, candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.