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Research Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of Professor Stephen Yue, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to join our team at the McGill-NRC Advanced Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing facility located in Boucherville. The successful candidate will focus on developing innovative metallic powder capabilities tailored for cold spray additive manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physics Engineering or a related field.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in the general area of materials processing
• Strong proficiency in operating and optimizing advanced materials processing systems, including physical and chemical vapor deposition equipment, powder atomizers, and related technologies, within experimental and development frameworks
• Possess hands-on experience in handling and characterizing metallic powders within experimental and process development contexts
• Demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills to diagnose and address equipment-related issues, consulting with external technical experts or suppliers when necessary to support research continuity
• Possess foundational knowledge of materials characterization techniques and their application in experimental analysis and data interpretation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  Hiring Unit:
  Department of Mining and Materials Engineering
  Number of Positions:
  1
  Supervisor:
  Professor Stephen Yue
  Total Hours Per Week:
  40 (full time)
  Hourly Salary:
  $33.96
  Location:
  McGill Downtown Campus & NRC Lab in Boucherville, QC
  « Connaissance du français et de l’anglais: L’Université McGill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais. Le niveau d’anglais requis pour ce poste a été déterminé comme étant de niveau #4 (qualificatif) sur une échelle de 0-4.»
  “Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.”
  Immigration Stipulation (Obligatory for non-Canadian candidates without permanent residency who will reside in Canada only): In accordance with Canadian and Quebec law, the present offer is conditional upon your obtaining the appropriate work authorization from any or all of the following as applicable: Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Immigration Quebec and Human Resources & Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).
  Hourly Salary:
  $33.96
  Hours per Week:
  40 (Full time)
  Location:
  Wong Building
  Supervisor:
  Professor
  Position Start Date:
  2025-08-06
  Position End Date:
  2026-08-31
  Deadline to Apply:
  2025-08-17
  This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
  McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
  accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

The tasks of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement methodologies for synthesizing powders of various alloy materials using an ultrasonic powder atomizer (UPA).
• Develop and implement methodologies for modifying various powder materials using a Physical Vacuum Deposition (PVD) powder reactor.
• Establish a conditioning and management system for the produced or modified cold spray powders.
• Analyze and interpret data to support research objectives and provide actionable insights.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the integration of UPA and PVD reactor technologies into academic research initiatives, including graduate-level projects.
• Investigate and analyze operational challenges associated with the UPA and PVD powder reactor to identify root causes and develop evidence-based solutions.
• Document procedures, methodologies, and results in technical reports, publications, and conference and workshop presentations.