Job Description

Date Posted: 09/21/2023
Req ID: 34050
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Materials Science & Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and optimizing biodegradable microparticles for in vivo assessment of embolization. The successful candidate will join a dynamic clinically driven research team and will be responsible for development and in vivo assessment of embolic agents. Working within the engineering team and with direct clinical input, this project has exciting potential to lead to paradigm shifting treatment strategies for patients.

Responsibilities:

• Design, synthesize and characterize a biocompatible, biodegradable, size-controlled colloidal agent for genicular artery embolization,
• Development of a synthetic protocol suitable for later translation into human patients,
• Conduct critical analysis of recorded data followed by the optimization, reformulation, or re-design of the carrier as required,
• Prepare reports and figures for publication/presentation,
• Direct projects, guide/supervise junior team members,
• Engage in complementary collaborations within or external to the research group,
• Contribute to writing grant applications.

At all times, the individual is expected to support the overall research and teaching missions of the lab. The incumbent will be expected to perform research independently and will design, direct, execute, analyze and present in written and oral forms novel investigative studies that build on and/or take advantage of the resources and expertise within the lab as well as incumbent\xe2\x80\x99s academic expertise.

Though the research focus has been defined in the \xe2\x80\x9cDescription\xe2\x80\x9d, the individual is also expected to support the overall research missions of the lab.

Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmacy or a related field with experience in the synthesis and characterization of biocompatible, biodegradable microparticles,
• At least 2 years of postdoc experience with demonstrated academic and research excellence,
• Experience with/knowledge in relevant high quality, high yield emulsification/purification methods and characterization techniques (e.g., optical/electron microscopy, liquid chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, etc.),
• Experience with/knowledge in cell and molecular biology (e.g., in qRT-PCR, miRNA extraction, DNA assays, histology, immunohistochemistry staining, and immunofluorescent staining),
• Previous experience with animal experimentation,
• Demonstrated success in the writing and preparation of manuscripts, presentations, reports, and scientific abstracts for peer-reviewed journals,
• Ability to work independently and supervise junior researchers in the lab,
• Self-driven and highly motivated researcher with an established track record as demonstrated by a strong relevant publication record in internationally renowned, high impact factor journals,
• Experience preparing grant applications and presenting results at international conferences,
• Previous professional experience managing R&D projects or engaging in multi-institutional collaborations (academic, clinical and industrial) would be an asset.

Application Process:
Please send CV, previous publications, and names of three references to Professor Naomi Matsuura
Materials Science and Engineering/Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
184 College St, Room 140
Toronto, Canada
M5S 3E4
naomi.matsuura@utoronto.ca

Notes:

• This is a 6 months term position, with the option for renewal
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates qualified for an interview will be contacted.
• Evaluation of position will begin as we receive the applications and will remain open until filled.

Closing Date: 10/02/2023,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

University of Toronto