Department: Public Works
Salary: $16.97 / hour
Location: Keizer, OR
Duration: Temporary / Part-time
Link to info/application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsalem/jobs/2902944/wastewater-treatment-plant-intern

Job Summary

The City of Salem is looking to provide an opportunity for two Wastewater Treatment Plant Interns to gain hands on work experience in the operation of the city’s two wastewater plants, Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility and the River Road Peak Wet Weather Treatment Facility.

Willow Lake is the primary treatment facility for the City with a dry weather secondary treatment capacity of 65 mgd, a wet weather secondary treatment capacity of 95 mgd, and a peak wet weather capacity of 155 mgd.  It can be operated in trickling filter/activated sludge, conventional air activated sludge and in a combination of both processes plus selective treatment based on flow and load fluctuations. 

The River Road Peak Wet Weather Treatment Facility is a high rate, physical chemical ballasted flocculation facility with ultra-violet disinfection.  This facility is operated only when flows at the Willow Lake Facility are above 95 mgd.  Operation of this remote facility is permitted for use to prevent sanitary sewer overflows associated with wet weather.

The City’s treatment facilities serve a population equivalent of 229,000 within a three city area with an average annual flow of 45 mgd.  The facility staff of 53 employees provide Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, Biosolids, and Administrative Services for both facilities.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development.  If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!  


Job Summary

The Intern job classification is a temporary position – up to a maximum 30 hours per week and 1200 hours per calendar year are allowed.

Internships provide an opportunity for students enrolled in an institution of higher education to gain hands on work experience.  The work performed typically involves assisting a journey level operator in the operation of different treatment systems and related equipment, process control testing and analysis.

Internships are for the benefit of the student and are designed based upon a prescribed educational goal.  Incumbents in this role will participate in an exit interview which will include a presentation of materials or information learned by the Intern. 

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development.  If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!  

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must pass pre-employment background check.
  • Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s driving standards.
  • Current standing as a graduate or undergraduate student at a college or university with major course work in Water Quality, Water/Wastewater Operations, Environmental Science or related field and minimum 6 months of paid, unpaid, or volunteer experience, in the related area of project assignment; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

Where can I find out more about the position?

Go to the menu option for class specifications and search for Intern or view the entire classification by clicking here.

How can I apply?

The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application.  Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application. 

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the Job Interest Cards – sign up today!

If you would like more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.

Assistant or Associate Professor – Industrial and Systems Engineering

Apply now Job no: 497874
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Engineering, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time



Department Summary

The Industrial and Systems Engineering Department (ISE) at SJSU has established a firm goal to provide a high-quality education to its students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers classroom instruction by the best-qualified faculty, hands-on experience in industry-sponsored state-of-the-art laboratories, and opportunities for industry internships. The Department has over 200 undergraduate and 340 graduate students.

Students in Industrial and Systems degree programs learn through our hands-on and practice-oriented curricula to prepare for professional careers in subject areas such as: supply chain, operations research and data analytics, engineering management, human factors, and quality engineering. They have opportunities to work with ISE faculty and industry sponsors to design and tests processes and systems in their capstone project experiences. The ISE Department website is at: https://ise.sjsu.edu/


Required Qualifications

The department invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (with tenure). An earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering or related Engineering discipline is required. The department is recruiting in all areas of human factors, human computer interface, and/or user experience. It is preferred that the candidates research area addresses either the domain of Social Robotics and Human-Robotic Technology Relations and/or Health Equity and Health Infrastructures but all domain areas of human factors will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants holding at least one degree in Industrial Engineering. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities

The person selected for this faculty position will be responsible for teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, providing leadership for the department’s graduate programs in Human Factors, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or Engineering Management, advising students including master’s projects and theses, and developing a research program related to his/her field of interest. In addition, the appointee will actively participate in strengthening the present ties between the ISE Department and its surrounding high-tech industries and will embark on establishing new connections with high tech companies. Additionally, the appointee will participate in department and college committee assignments and in other activities that connect the ISE Department to the College of Engineering and the rest of the campus. Candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committee and other service assignments. Candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Compensation – Commensurate with qualifications and experience. See Benefits Summary for details.

Starting Date: August 2021

Eligibility – Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

letter of interest
curriculum vitae
statement of teaching interests/philosophy (2 pages maximum)
research plans (2 pages maximum)
diversity statement (2 pages maximum) discussing specific initiatives, strategies, activities that you have accomplished and/or that you plan to accomplish to advance diversity, equity, and/or inclusion
three references with contact information

For full consideration, please apply by January 25, 2021

Inquires may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair – Professor Yasser Dessouky, Yasser.Dessouky@sjsu.edu.

The University

San José State University enrolls over 35,700 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. As such, this position is for scholars interested in a career at a national leader in graduating URM students. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution; 40% of our students are first-generation, and 38% are Pell-qualified. The university is currently ranked third nationally in increasing student upward mobility. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. Located in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000) in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJSU is part of one of the most innovative regions in the world. As Silicon Valley’s public university, SJSU combines dynamic teaching, research, and university-industry experiences to prepare students to address the biggest problems facing society. SJSU is a member of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.


Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Advertised: October 10, 2020 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

https://jobs.intel.com/ShowJob/Id/2656052/TD-EHS-Engineer

TD EHS Engineer
Job Description

Join Intel-and build a better tomorrow! Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. So join us-and help us create the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come.

Corporate Services (CS) touches the lives of every Intel employee every day. CS creates an environment where employees can prosper while creating innovative technologies that make amazing possible. Our scope is vast and includes operating and maintaining all Intel sites, offices, labs, and, factories globally as well as onsite services and experiences that help employees stay safe and productive.

CS also helps to make Intel and our community a greener place by supporting Intel’s commitment to environmental sustainability, including investing in conservation projects, setting company-wide environmental targets, and driving reductions in greenhouse emissions, energy use, water use, and waste generation.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

– Providing data & developing equipment solutions to enable virtual factory safety and industrial hygiene program compliance for process technology transfers.
– Maintaining strong partnerships across the VF network and with appropriate regulatory agencies.
– Coordinating chemical approvals for their use across Intel Operation sites.
– Conducting technical equipment assessments to determine the EHS program impacts of new or transferring materials or equipment.
– Complying with all applicable regulations, government requirements, and Intel policies/programs.
– Influencing organizations to maintain EHS program compliance.
– Teaming with other EHS professionals on a site, regional and global level to share learning, increase innovation, and drive synergy throughout Intel.
– Partnering with the site, regional, and global stakeholders to increase EHS program awareness, tracking compliance, analyzing and driving continuous improvement efforts.
– Preparing and submit required EHS reports, indicators, and recommendations with a high degree of quality.
– Using data analysis to develop and design solutions and/or to address trends.
– Conduct technical assessments such as chemical, noise, lighting surveys, radiation, indoor air quality, and other relevant workplace exposure assessments.
– Conduct audits of applicable EHS programs and provides written reports of findings and recommendations for improvement to ensure compliance with all Intel standards as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
– Keep abreast of new and existing relevant laws, rules and regulations, and take actions appropriate to ensure timely compliance and communication to appropriate departments.
– Serve as the liaison with local, state, and federal agencies establishing a strong partnership and oversee the response to any inquiries or inspections.
– Understand the legal record retention guidelines for EHS documents and ensure they are in place followed.
– Identify, evaluate, and recommend new strategic, creative approaches to safety and industrial hygiene.
– Provide strategic EHS direction and leadership to all EHS initiatives and business partners.
– Lead and influence teams, lead incident investigations, and work closely with key customers on EHS initiatives.

The successful candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

Stakeholder/ Customer management.
Willingness to communicate (verbal, written, and electronic) with all levels of management and individuals of diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
Influencing skills.


Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
3+ years of experience (for Bachelor’s) or 2+ years of experience (for Master’s) in Synthesizing and reporting technical safety and Industrial Hygiene requirements.
3+ years of experience with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

Preferred Qualifications:

Ergonomic and/or Fire Safety compliance.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP); or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.
Management Systems Experience.
Regulatory standards applicable (i.e. process safety, laser, and radiation safety) to EHS compliance

Inside this Business Group

As the world’s largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art — from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth



Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.


Anticipated Fellowship Opportunity
Human Factors Engineer (Robotics Research)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Division of Safety Research (DSR), has an exciting career opportunity for a Fellowship position to conduct research associated with robotics and emerging technologies. The Division serves as the focal point for traumatic injury control research at NIOSH which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH is the federal institute that conducts research and makes recommendations for preventing work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths.

The Fellow will conduct research to:
• evaluate robotics technologies as preventive measures for existingworkplace hazards
• develop interventions to reduce robot-related injury incidents andimprove the safety and well-being of human workers working with roboticstechnologies, and
• contribute to the development of general and domain-specific metricsfor evaluating the safety of robots and human-robot interaction inworkplaces.

Applicants should have a masters or doctoral degree in human factor engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, or similar program; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both in a team environment and independently.

The work is conducted in a state-of-the-art occupational safety and health research facility located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Morgantown is one of the top small cities in the United States, with quality schools, outdoor recreation and sports, and various cultural activities. The NIOSH facility is adjacent to West Virginia University with easy access to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

To apply for this Fellowship, send your CV to Dr. Hongwei Hsiao, DSR Branch Chief at hxh4@cdc.gov by January 8, 2021. The salary range for the position is $52,905 to $91,231 depending on qualifications and the type of Fellowship.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering

Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department

Texas Tech University



Applications are invited for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position at all ranks in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (IMSE) within the Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) at Texas Tech University located in Lubbock, Texas, USA. Exceptional senior candidates may also be considered for the E. L. Derr Endowed Professorship. Founded in 1934, the department is one of the first IMSE departments in the nation and the first in the state of Texas.

Texas Tech University is a comprehensive Tier I research university that includes law and medical schools with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students total, and recently achieved designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). There is a vibrant and energetic research atmosphere both within the IMSE department and across departments in the WCOE, University, and the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. The IMSE department also actively supports the WCOE research thrust areas of Energy, Water, Engineers in Medicine, Infrastructure, Nanotechnology and Big Data/Data Visualization. The IMSE department has numerous laboratory facilities (manufacturing, bioprinting and biofabrication, tissue assembly and nanofabrication, complex systems modeling, control, and optimization, and ergonomics), and is home to a multidisciplinary center related to safety (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/cehrop/). Additional information about the department is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/imse/.

The IMSE department is seeking applicants working in all areas, with an emphasis given to those working in Human Factors/Ergonomics, Supply Chain Management, or Simulation. Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field, be eligible to work in the United States, and have excellent communication skills. Candidates who demonstrate the ability to conduct high quality, methodologically innovative research, and have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply. Candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (including distance education) and advise PhD students and experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is highly desirable. Service duties include program-building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.

Interested applicants should submit their application online at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ for requisition number 21914BR. A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), one-page statement of research interests, one-page statement of teaching interests, up to three representative publications, and up to three professional references. Submission of applications preferred by November 15, 2020.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:

IMSE Faculty Search Committee

Phone: 806-742-3543, E-mail: IMSE@ttu.edu

The Safety Specialist is responsible for helping Ward Insurance Agency, Inc. attract, secure, and retain business by providing professional, timely, and knowledgeable human loss prevention and safety services. The role operates as a value-add position to support the Producers’ prospecting and servicing goals. The Safety Specialist will also be responsible for developing and maintaining internal resources and systems for the continual improvement of the Department and Risk Services Team.

Although this position will be based out of one of Ward Insurance Agency’s three Oregon locations, applicants in the following locations are eligible for consideration to perform the role remotely due to Client locations: Kansas City, Missouri, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Atlanta, Georgia.

This position reports directly to Ward Insurance Agency’s President and indirectly to the Director of Risk Services relating to the Department Goals for the Risk Services Team.

Contact:

Emily Lubman, MPH, CSP

emilyl@wardinsurance.net

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Washington is America’s Top State according to U.S. News (2019) and we provide one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.  Here at the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), we believe that your voice matters.  We value our employees and offer flexible schedules that respect your work/life balance.  In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington’s 3 million workers. Learn more about L&I, The Employer of Choice here

This position is with the Department of Labor and Industries’ Insurance Services Division in the Employer Services Unit as part of the Logger Safety Initiative (LSI).  The LSI program is a partnership with the Washington Contract Loggers Association, the Washington Forest Protection Association, WA Department of Natural Resources, and logging industry leaders. The purpose of LSI is to promote occupational safety, reduce fatalities, decrease the frequency and severity of workplace injuries, and increase proper reporting of workers’ compensation premiums.

full job posting

The faculty member will join the University of Kentucky College of Public Health Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health and join an exciting research team within KIPRC.   As Associate Director of KIPRC the faculty member will support the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary injury surveillance and prevention research and practice efforts within the University of Kentucky.  These initiatives include epidemiological, social, and economic research related to the prevention and control of unintentional and intentional injuries.

Here’s the direct link to the position http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/294480

Position Basics

Type of Position RESEARCH-TRACK
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on: Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
College: College of Public Health
Department: Occupational & Environmental Health
Salary: Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Position Description:
RESEARCH FACULTY POSITION IN INJURY PREVENTION EPIDEMIOLOGY


Department of Occupational and Environmental Health


The University of Iowa, College of Public Health


The University of Iowa, College of Public Health invites applications for a research-track faculty position in Occupational and Environmental Health.


Department of Occupational and Environmental Health


The Department offers a rich environment for collaborative research. Fifteen professors direct or participate in an array of extramurally funded research and outreach programs, including:



A CDC-funded Injury Prevention Research Center

A NIOSH-funded Center for Agricultural Safety and Health

A NIOSH-funded Education and Research Center

A NIOSH-funded Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest

A NIEHS-funded Environmental Health Sciences Research Center

A NIEHS-funded Iowa Superfund Research Program

NIH, CDC, and other investigator-initiated research projects



The Position


Applications will be considered at the level of Assistant Professor (Research Track).


Responsibilities of the position include:



Develop an independent research portfolio in the area of traumatic injury and violence prevention (e.g., develop grant proposals for diverse funding sources including NIH, CDC and foundations; learn to lead large epidemiologic studies)

Conduct and support epidemiologic studies of traumatic injury and violence prevention with human populations

Develop and lead statistical analysis plans for injury and violence prevention projects such as in homicide/suicide, opioid overdose, falls in older adults, transportation and workplace violence

Develop dissemination materials for internal and external partners, such as policy briefs and reports

Develop dissemination materials for research audiences, such as peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations

Supervise students with experiential learning projects

Support advancement of the UI Injury Prevention Research Center’s core mission

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to promoting a diverse academic environment



College of Public Health


The College of Public Health was founded in 1999 as the major component of the Public Health Initiative, sponsored by The University of Iowa and the State of Iowa. The college is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in public health scholarship, teaching, and community service. Housed in a beautiful new facility overlooking the Iowa River, the college offers a rich environment interdisciplinary research, and is home to an array of graduate programs (MPH, MHA, MS, PhD) and new undergraduate degree programs in public health (BA, BS).


Community


Iowa City is a vibrant Midwestern university town with an intellectual and cultural atmosphere, diverse international community, a dynamic downtown full of shops and restaurants. Iowa City is a UNESCO City of Literature and is adjacent to campus, has a great public education system, friendly people, affordable homes, easy commutes, and many other assets that make it one of the highest ranked cities in the country:



No. 4 Top 100 Places to Live (Livability, 2019)

Iowa City #3 of Top 20 Best US Cities for College Grads (Business Insider 2019)

No. 1 Best Small Metro to live after College Graduation (American Institute for Economic Research, 2017)

No. 5 Best College Towns in America (Business Insider 2017)

Education Requirement:

PhD or other doctorate in a relevant field including graduate-level training in epidemiologic methods.
Required Qualifications:

Have publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals; demonstrate the ability to develop an externally funded research program and future scholarship. Additionally, applicants should have knowledge of advanced statistical methods; and have experience with administrative datasets.

Online Application Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Statement of Research Interests
Number of References: 3

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the “Apply for This Position” button located below the Contact Information.

Additional Application Materials

Materials: Reference letters will be collected at a later date.

The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.

Contact Information

Contact: Diane Rohlman – diane-rohlman@uiowa.edu
Cpub-Occup & Environ Health
College of Public Health Building
145 North Riverside Drive
S324 CPHB
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-384-4007
Department URL: https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/oeh/

Location: Saskatoon
Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 8/6/2020
Closing Date: Until Filled.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a tenure track full-time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the area of Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Health. The position will be housed in the College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA). The successful candidate will be expected to establish and grow a research program in ergonomics and musculoskeletal health in the context of the Mission and Vision of the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (www.cchsa.usask.ca). CCHSA is home to a remarkable ergonomics lab with capacity to study musculoskeletal hazards and health in agriculture and other industries. The 70 square-meter Ergonomics Laboratory facility at the CFI-funded National Agricultural Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (NAIHL) within CCHSA provides access to equipment for vibration simulation and kinematic assessments of simulated work: 6-degree-of-freedom programmable robotic platform to safely simulate occupational whole body vibration; a 10-camera Vicon motion capture system; 60cm x 90cm integrated force platform; electromyography suite; and Novel Pedar foot pressure sensors. In addition, the lab has a well-appointed complement of measurement equipment appropriate for field investigations such as electromyography, goniometry, inertial sensors, hand-arm vibration, whole-body vibration, and force. The successful candidate would be expected to lead this laboratory and develop and expand their research program in ergonomics and musculoskeletal health with this capacity in mind, but not necessarily limited to it depending on research opportunities and interests. In addition to a leading research program, the candidate will be expected to: secure external research funding; work collaboratively with members from CCHSA, the Department of Medicine, and other units on campus; supervise postdoctoral fellows and graduate students; and contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD and / or MD degree or equivalent, postdoctoral research experience, have a demonstrated or emerging record of research productivity, demonstrate interest and ability to engage in scholarly activity, and be committed to undergraduate and graduate education. Candidates must have strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. Previous experience in ergonomics and musculoskeletal health-related research in a rural or agricultural context is an asset but not necessary.

The University, the College of Medicine, and CCHSA are committed to the well-being of the people of Saskatchewan, as documented in their respective Missions and Strategic Plans, and many opportunities exist for advancement in this area particularly as it relates to rural health. To learn more about CCHSA visit http://cchsa.usask.ca and to learn more about the College of Medicine visit http://medicine.usask.ca/

Current salary bands at the University of Saskatchewan are as follows: Assistant Professor – $96,301 – $115,723; Associate Professor – $115,723 – $135,145 and Professor – $135,145 – $157,804. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, statement of interests and research plan, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Dr. Niels Koehncke, Director
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
104 Clinic Place, PO Box 23, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
S7N 2Z4
email to: iris.rugg@usask.ca

Electronic submission encouraged due to pandemic.
https://usask.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/14/home/requisition/5943?c=usask

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2020; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is March 1, 2021.

The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.