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    Research Associate - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

    University of Toronto
    University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

    University of Toronto background
    Full time
    Description

    Date Posted: 05/13/2024
    Req ID:37318
    Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
    Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng
    Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

    Description:

    The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is home to about 60 professors leading research on a very broad range of topics. On the Industrial Engineering side, research areas include Operations Research, Information Engineering, Human Factors, and Applied Machine Learning, all of which seek to improve the systems we as humans rely on to navigate our world. On the Mechanical Engineering side, research areas include Robotics, Mechanics & Design, Materials, and Thermofluids, topics that are applied to applications including manufacturing, energy production, and bioengineering.

    We are also home to about 2,000 very talented students: about 1,300 undergraduates are enrolled in the Industrial Engineering and in the Mechanical Engineering BASc programs. We have about 350 Master of Engineering (MEng) students, a professional program for students taking courses with us for a year or two. And we have about 350 MASc and PhD students, who work individually on research projects with a particular professor.

    We are seeking a highly qualified individual with 2+ years of post-PhD experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing to join our team as a Research Associate. The successful candidate will lead research projects, develop innovative battery technologies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

    Responsibilities:


    • Develop and execute research vision with PI to achieve research goals.

    • The research associate is expected to publish both at conferences and in journals.

    • Lead research projects in lithium-ion battery manufacturing.

    • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for lithium-ion batteries.

    • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals.

    • Analyze data and prepare technical reports.

    Qualifications:

  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
  • 2 or more years' experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
  • Strong background in battery materials, electrochemical processes, and characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, TEM, FTIR, RAMAN, etc).
  • Proven track record of leading research projects and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently but also work well as a part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to exercise judgement, tact, diplomacy, and a high degree of initiative.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

    • Assets:

  • experience in fabricating pouch cells and testing.
  • experience in postmortem understanding of battery degradation and failure.

    • Note: There may be some traveling required for this position.

    Closing Date: 05/23/2024,11:59PM ET
    Employee Group: Research Associate
    Appointment Type: Grant - Term
    Schedule: Full-Time
    Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $51,543 - $96,643
    Job Category: Engineering / Technical

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