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Research Associate – Structural modelling and risk-based safety assessment of dams and hydraulic structures

Last updated: November 21, 2024, 2:30 p.m.

Department

Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Position Title

Structural modelling and risk-based safety assessment of dams and hydraulic structures

Posting Period

November 21, 2024, through December 4, 2024

Position Start and End Dates

December 6, 2024 through December 5, 2025 (12 months)

Salary Information

$31 per hour, 12 hours per week

Brief Description of Duties and Expertise

The ideal candidate for the Research Associate position is expected to leverage their expertise in Structural Engineering to address real-world challenges through innovative research and development in the area of numerical modelling analysis of dams to assess it safety to seismic and operational loadings.

Key responsibilities include the following:

Research and Development

Conduct in-depth research on seismic safety assessment of dams and hydraulic structures, which includes (i) a state of the art review; (ii) development of relevant computational models for dam-reservoir foundation models; and (iv) seismic risk analysis of dam systems.

Publications and Presentations

Write and publish high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.

Meetings and Discussions

Attend and actively participate in regular research meetings, project discussions, and collaborative efforts to drive research progress and innovation.

The successful candidate should have a proven track record of high-quality research publications and presentations and a strong background in:

  • Numerical modelling and analysis of dams and hydraulic structures to seismic and operational loads
  • Field monitoring and model updating
  • Risk-based safety assessment of dams and hydraulic structures

Experience in collaborating with academic and industrial partners, as well as mentoring students, is highly desirable.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications 

  • PhD degree in Structural Engineering, or equivalent, with specialization in Dams and Hydraulic Structures
  • Experience with relevant software systems (e.g., Abaqus, LS-Dyna, EAGD etc.)
  • Knowledgeable in complex modelling of structural systems
  • Strong research capabilities and problem-solving
  • Preference for a track record of peer-reviewed research

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae by email to ashutosh.bagchi@concordia.ca

This posting will remain active until the successful applicant is selected. We thank all the applicants, but only the selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.

The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.

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The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity

 Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements: 

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

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