Professor in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering

Job Description

Offering an exceptional living environment in the heart of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Université Laval is a large comprehensive university recognized for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

The Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Université Laval invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering. The Department comprises a team of 14 professors who supervise approximately 300 undergraduate students and about 100 graduate students. It offers several academic programs, including undergraduate as well as master’s and doctoral programs in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering, as well as equivalent programs in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering with expertise in mineral processing (comminution, physical separation—gravity, magnetic, flotation, etc.).

Candidates must have strong research expertise in the field of mining and mineral processing engineering, more specifically in mineral processing (comminution; physical separation such as gravity, magnetic separation, flotation, etc.), as well as relevant teaching experience. The selected candidate will be required to teach at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, and to develop a funded and innovative research program in mining and mineral processing engineering that complements the department’s existing strengths.

A list of the department’s laboratory infrastructure and equipment that can support mineral processing research can be provided upon request.

The selected candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree and a PhD in mining and mineral processing engineering or in a related field. The candidate must be a member (P.Eng.) of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or another Canadian professional engineering association), or take the necessary steps to obtain membership no later than two years after the start date. As teaching activities are conducted in French, the successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in French, or commit to acquiring this proficiency within a maximum of three years after the start date.

Candidates whose background matches the position description and qualifications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Quality of academic training;
• Research experience and potential, including technology transfer and research management;
• Teaching experience and potential;
• Achievements in the field of mining and mineral processing engineering;
• Relevance of qualifications and experience to the position;
• Potential for integration and synergy with the existing faculty.

Final date to receive applications May 1, 2026

Job starting date Between September 2026 and January 2027

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package including:

• a letter of intent;
• the names and full contact information of three individuals who have agreed to provide references;
• a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages);
• a research statement (maximum 2 pages); and
• a curriculum vitae.

Please submit your application package (as a single submission) to
Carl Blais, Ph.D., ing., Head

Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux
Faculté des sciences et de génie - Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6 – CANADA

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Faculty of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Numéro d'offre: 17311
Job posting period:
Du 15-02-2026 au 01-05-2026