Staff Research Scientist
University of Toronto, Department of Acceleration Consortium based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Staff Research Scientist. The University of Toronto is a dynamic hub dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors. The department empowers aspiring entrepreneurs within the university community. The University of Toronto plays a pivotal role in bridging academia and industry, facilitating the rapid growth of promising ventures and contributing to the broader innovation ecosystem. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: University of Toronto
Department: Department of Acceleration Consortium
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Position: Staff Research Scientist
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $51,543 – $96,643 Annually
Appointment Type: Grant – Term
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Location: 100 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3, Canada
Schedule: Full-Time
Employee Group: Research Associate
Requisition ID/Job ID: 34086
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a Ph.D. engineering, chemistry, physics, computer science, or related discipline
Experience: Candidates should have 1 to 5 years of experience (inclusive of PhD and/or post-graduate work) in accelerated research and development
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should support consulting services related to the application of SDLs for materials discovery for the AC’s partners
- The candidates should support research-focused events such as the Annual Symposium
- The candidates should have experience working with industry partners and on industry-led research and development projects
- The candidates should possess expert knowledge of AI and automation and have experience with the development of self-driving laboratories
- The candidates should have experience presenting research at academic conferences is a requirement for the candidates
- The candidates should be strong and effective communicators in oral and written English
- The candidates should be collegiality in working with team members and collaborators is expected from the candidates
- The candidates should have the ability to work independently
- The candidates should have a strong publication record is a must for the candidates
- The candidates should demonstrate success in writing and preparing manuscripts, presentations, reports, briefs, and scientific abstracts for peer-reviewed journals
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to implement research and development projects of AC’s industry partners when implemented in AC labs
- The candidates should be able to develop plans that support research collaborations, planning, and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
- The candidates should be able to work with Product Managers to ensure research outcomes meet partner requirements
- The candidates should be able to promote AC’s research capacity, including delivering presentations at conferences
- The candidates should be able to collaborate in the preparation and submission of research proposals to granting agencies and progress reporting
- The candidates should be able to prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications/journals and steward them through the process
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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