Research Associate - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:08/10/2023

Req ID:33388

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department:
Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Research Associate position in the area of environmental microbiology, environmental engineering, contaminant fate and transport, molecular biology, anaerobic microbiology, biochemistry 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:

Stateoftheart metaomics methods
Anaerobic microbiology and cultivation of "difficult to grow" contaminant degrading strains
Microbiological methods
Experience with hydrogeology, and fate of contaminants in the environment is a plus

Duties:

Conceive hypothesis, design experimental plans and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data

Review scientific literature, Execute research projects and report on their progress through oral and written reports and scientific journal articles

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Present research at local, national and international meetings

Interface with industry partners and vendors effectively

Coordinate research projects and meetings as appropriate

Responsible for coordinating metagenomic, metaproteomic and metabolomic studies

Train new students on these research related experimental skills and maintain a lab manual.

Perform other additional duties to enable the safe and efficient operation of the lab for the research project

Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity,inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Notes:

This is a 12-month term position with the possibility of renewal

Closing Date:08/21/2023,11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Grant - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:R0- Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663

Job Category:
Engineering / Technical