Applied Sciences

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Posted positions are listed below each department.  If no positions are listed, please check the department's web site.

Computing Science

Canada Research Chair, Tier 1 - Big Data Science

The School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 1 position in the area of Big Data Science. In line with SFU's Strategic Research Plan and the Five Year Plan of the School of Computing Science, the area of the candidate should match strategic research priorities such as algorithms, data mining, database systems, health informatics, machine learning, visual analytics and systems. The search is restricted to internal candidates from SFU.

We are seeking a researcher who is recognized internationally as leader in his/her field and who has a superior record of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The chairholder is expected to attract excellent trainees, students and future researchers and to propose an original, innovative research program of the highest quality. The position is tenable for seven years and renewable. Please consult here for further information about the CRC program.

All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Please note that this position is contingent upon available funding and is subject to final approval by the Board of Governors.

*Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.

Candidates should apply by June 26, 2013, and send a Curriculum Vitae, samples of important publications, a brief statement of their research vision, and the names and email addresses of 6 referees who are experts in your field (none from SFU see CRC Referee Criteria to:

Dr. Martin Ester
Director, School of Computing Science
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6
e-mail: ester@cs.sfu.ca

Engineering Science

 

The School of Engineering Science at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus is seeking to appoint one full-time limited term lecturer to support its instructional activities in the Systems and Electronics Engineering areas from August 20, 2013 - August 19, 2014. Duties include teaching, supervising teaching assistants, conducting tutorials, and laboratory supervision.

 

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in related Engineering disciplines, or at least have reached the final stage of their doctoral studies, and have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

 

Professional registration in Canada (P. Eng.) and ability to teach a wide range of courses, in particular those from the list below, will be advantages:
ENSC 220: Electric Circuits I
ENSC 225: Microelectronics I
ENSC 325: Microelectronics II
ENSC 383: Feedback Control Systems
ENSC 387: Introduction to Electromechanical Sensors and Actuators
ENSC 483: Modern Control Systems
ENSC 801: Linear Systems Theory

 

Review detailed course descriptions
Go to the School's web page. In exceptional cases, a half-time limited term appointment will be considered.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, together with their teaching dossier, and ask three individuals familiar with their teaching abilities to send their comments to:

 

Dr. Paul Ho
Associate Director
School of Engineering Science
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Email: pho@sfu.ca

 

Closing date: July 8, 2013

 

Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the School. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

 

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.