Research Associate (Limited Term) (1 Year Term, 40% FTE)

Job title:

Research Associate (Limited Term) (1 Year Term, 40% FTE)

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 02/28/2025
Req ID:41878
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:A Research Associate position in the area of technoeconomic assessment and enzyme technologies for bioproduct sectors is available at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto. This position is a part of collaborative research project within BioZone at U Toronto.Qualifications:The position requires a PhD in Chemical or biochemical engineering with at least 1-year of experience in technoeconomic assessment of biotechnologies. The initial appointment term is for a year with the possibility of renewal. University of Toronto is a highly competitive employer and compensation will be commensurate with experience of the candidate. Interested candidates should apply online with their CV with a list of at least two references.Preference given to candidates with experience with:

• Strong background in protein production
• Understanding of enzyme applications in bioproduct sectors
• Knowledge of technoeconomic assessment methodologies
• Knowledge of bioprocess scale-up
• Experience with establishing new enzyme applications

Duties:

• Complete technoeconomic assessment of research technologies
• Contribute to manuscript and proposal preparation
• Contribute to publication of academic papers and technical reports
• Deliver presentations on research findings at meetings and conferences

• Liase with industry partners and vendors effectively to support research goals
• Coordinate research projects and meetings as appropriate

Notes:This is a 12-month term position with the possibility of renewal.Closing Date: 03/21/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 — Research Associates (Limited Term: 40% FTE): $21,029.60- $39,430.40
Job Category: Engineering / TechnicalAll 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 .

Expected salary

$21029.6 – 39430.4 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:05:25 GMT

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