Research Associate - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:11/16/2023

Req ID: 34964

Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough

Department:

UTSC:
Dept-Biological Sciences

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

Your Opportunity:

Professor Cosima Porteus, in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough, invites applicants for the position of Research Associate (Limited Term) to conduct collaborative research on the effects of carbon dioxide on the behavior and physiology of fish in an aquaculture setting.

Primary research interests are in understanding the effects of high carbon dioxide and interactions with diet to reduce stress and improve the survival, growth and feed efficiency of lake whitefish in wild and cultured settings.

This opportunity of a Research Associate (Limited Term) is a 2 (two)-year appointment and the anticipated start date is December 1, 2023.

Qualifications (Minimum Qualifications):

Job Duties:

The normal hours of work per week for a 100% FTE full-time Research Associate (Limited Term) is 36.25 hours per week.

Travel:

Moderate travelling would be required. The Research Associate will be expected to present research at academic conferences.

Additionally, there will be monthly trips to the study site in Elmira, Ontario to perform experiments, for a total of about 6 trips per year, although more might be required to achieve project aims.

Notes:

This is a 2 (two)-year appointment.

All individuals interested in this position must arrange for the following items to be submitted:

Cover letter, arguing for one's suitability for the project, in particular, by demonstrating

excellence in research.

Curriculum Vitae.
Best two (2) papers (in PDF format); applicants should provide descriptions of their role in any joint work, along with contact details for coauthors.
At least two (2) references, but no more than three (3), ideally one at arm's length (i.e., not an advisor, coauthor, or member of the same institution). Letters should speak to the applicant's independence in research.

Closing Date:11/24/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Grant - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:R0- Research Associates (Limited Term): $51,543 - $96,643

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching