Job Description

Date Posted: 10/11/2024
Req ID:40121
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto invites applications for a part time Senior Research Associate at 40% FTE. The anticipated start date is November 15, 2024.The Senior Research Associate is expected to be intrinsically involved in research projects where they contribute, by way of their academic expertise and experience, to the projects directed by the principal investigator. The Senior Research Associate is able to independently carry out research in areas related to the development and further refinement of diffraction-based sensing, and of the development of nanomaterials for sustainable technologies, such as in agriculture and in cooling systems.Applicants should apply online at the link below and include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and three reference names with their contact addresses and phone numbers. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Professor Cynthia Goh at Cynthia.goh@utoronto.ca.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education - PhD in Chemistry.Experience - Minimum 5 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry, and of nanomaterials, preferably at postdoctoral level. Experience in the development of low cost, optics-based instrumentation, and the development of accompanying assay for use in medical diagnostics in low resource settings. Experience in nanomaterials synthesis and applications. Strong understanding of intellectual property and the IP landscape for applications of nanomaterials. Experience with both academic and industrial research, and with managing intellectual property issues under both situations.Skills - Ability to carry out organic synthesis, purification and characterization, including the use of relevant instrumentation such as NMR and various chromatography and spectroscopy. Skills in the synthesis of nanoparticles, nanostructured materials and metal-organic frameworks, including the use of relevant characterization approaches and techniques such as atomic force microscopy, electron microscopy, XPS, XRD. Skills in optical design, alignment and data acquisition using home-built instrumentation.Additional skills required include: project management; leadership and interpersonal skills to assist in the guidance and implementation of the research project that is comprised of a multi-disciplinary and international team of scholars; interpersonal skills and ability to provide leadership and guidance to young students; dealing with and managing relationship industry partners.Closing Date: 10/22/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R02 -- Sr. Research Associates $61,510 - $107,439 - $124,864 (open) Will be prorated as per the FTE.
Job Category: Research Administration & TeachingAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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