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Establishment on a human scale, the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)operates mainly in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in Nord-du-Québec, in the Hautes-Laurentides territory and with the First Peoples. For nearly 40 years, UQAT has stood out on several fronts: in teaching, research and creation, and community services. Thanks to its recognized expertise, UQAT occupies an increasingly important place not only on the regional scene, but also on the provincial, national and international scene. Unique, the university’s development model relies on partnerships in all its territories and thus ensures accessibility to university training. UQAT has been able to broaden the spectrum of its disciplinary fields which have made it famous today: creation and new media, human and social development, education, forests, engineering, management,
Research in the field of mines and the environment at UQAT is growing. Professors working in this sector are attached to the Institute for Research in Mines and the Environment (IRME) , made up of a multidisciplinary team of 16 professors working on the entire mineral development process. The research laboratories of the Mineral Technology Research and Service Unit (URSTM), as well as its technical and professional staff, support the deployment of IRME’s multidisciplinary research projects. IRME-URSTM’s organizational model relies on the pooling of human and material resources, allowing it to work and stand out in three sectors of activity: training, research and service.
The Institute for Research in Mines and the Environment (IRME) wishes to fill the position of:
REGULAR PROFESSOR OR REGULAR PROFESSOR in the field of Mines and the environment
Competition n o 2021-148
FUNCTION :
The successful candidate will have to provide teaching mainly to graduate students in order to deepen their theoretical, scientific and technological knowledge in the field of mines and the environment, in particular: the integrated management of mining wastes and their valuation. potential, the mineralogy applied to the mining environment, the geochemical and environmental behavior of mining wastes and storage sites, the treatment and prediction of the quality of mining water, mining geotechnics, restoration and revegetation of mining sites . She must carry out research and be able to ensure the funding of the projects of graduate students under her direction via funds from granting organizations or others.
The successful candidate will actively participate in the development and national and international influence of IRME and IRME UQAT-Polytechnique through the development of an innovative research program in the fields mentioned above. She will be called upon to assume certain administrative tasks at IRME and will have to become part of the faculty team in place.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Hold a doctorate with a specialization in one or more fields associated with mining and the environment, in particular applied mineralogy, environmental geochemistry, management of mine wastes, restoration and revegetation of mine sites or any other relevant field.
- Have a well-established or promising academic research record, with the aim of initiating or pursuing an independent, innovative and high-level research program.
- Possess pedagogical skills and aptitudes for the academic supervision of students of 2 nd and 3 rd cycles.
- Have a disposition and ability to integrate, cooperate, discuss and work in a team, as well as the ability to get involved in the development of IRME.
- Possess the ability to integrate into the organizational model of IRME-URSTM, to obtain external research funds from granting agencies and contracts for specialized service work.
- Mastering French and English both orally and in writing: the application of a person who does not master French may be considered provided that this person undertakes to acquire, within an agreed timeframe, a capacity satisfactory to work in French.
OTHER CRITERIA CONSIDERED AS AN ASSET:
- Have industrial experience and good knowledge of the Canadian or international mining sector.
- Have experience of cooperative research in collaboration with industrial partners and a good knowledge of environmental mining issues.
- Have experience in inter- or multi-disciplinary research.
- Be a member of a professional order such as the Order of Engineers of Quebec or the Order of Geologists of Quebec.
MAIN PLACE OF WORK: Rouyn-Noranda , Abitibi-Témiscamingue
DATE FUNCTION: From 1 st April 2022
SALARY: The salary is established according to the qualifications and experience of each candidate according to the collective agreement in force.
UQAT values equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and, recognizing its role as an agent of change, ensures an inclusive living environment for all. Thus, UQAT encourages Aboriginals, women, members of a visible or ethnic minority as well as people with disabilities to apply, in accordance with the program of equal access to equality. job to which she subscribes. It should be noted that the pre-selection and selection procedures and tools can be adapted according to the needs presented. These people can make a request in writing to ress.humaines@uqat.ca or by phone at 819-762-0971 extension 2321.
In accordance with prescribed federal immigration requirements, priority should be given to persons authorized to work in Canada.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
An application file includes: a curriculum vitae, a cover letter in which you will describe in particular your teaching philosophy and the main orientations of your proposed research program, two letters of recommendation, the doctoral degree or a letter from the thesis director mentioning the date of submission of the thesis.
Particularity: By subscribing to the equal access to employment program, we encourage candidates to accompany their application with a completed equal access form, available for printing on the following website : https://www.uqat.ca/uqat/faire-carriere/comment-soumettre-sa-candidature/ . The personal data collected is considered strictly confidential.
All applications will be treated confidentially. Interested persons must send their complete file, specifying the competition number, before Friday, February 11, 2022, 4 p.m. , to the attention of:
Mr. Vincent Cloutier, Director
Institute for Research in Mines and the Environment (IRME)
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
445, boulevard de l’Université
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 5E4
Telephone: 1 819 762-0971, extension 8228
Fax: 1 819 797-4727
Email: vincent.cloutier@uqat.ca
