Research Associate (limited One Year Term)

Date Posted: 12/20/2024
Req ID: 41184
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) is Canada's top ranked ECE department, and one of the country's largest. We are home to 100 active and Emeritus professors, more than 1,400 undergraduate and 600 graduate students. Many of our faculty members are world leaders in their field and have been recognized as the brightest and most promising scientists and engineers from across the country. ECE is a hotbed of research commercialization, by far the most productive department for new inventions at the University of Toronto. With this department, you will work at the heart of the most rapidly developing technologies humankind has ever seen.

Applicants are invited to submit their application for the appointment as Research Associate Limited One Year Term in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at University of Toronto. This is a full-time on-site position to work with Prof. Ted Sergent's group. This role involves being the lead scientific researcher on our project with NRC to develop high-efficiency catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER).

Duties:

1. Synthesize new materials as catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER); develop hypotheses of their working mechanism and demonstrate with in-depth experimental characterization.
2. Develop experimental plans and execute them on a time basis agreed upon by the PIs.
3. Prepare monthly updates for our collaborators at NRC.
4. Mentor researchers within the NRC project to help them with day-to-day research activities.
5. Train new researchers within the NRC project.
6. Provide training and materials to our NRC collaborators when needed.
7. Contribute to publication of academic papers and technical reports both at conferences and in journals.
8. Review scientific literature, reporting on research progress through oral and written reports and scientific journal articles.
9. Conduct, develop and execute academic research to achieve research goals of PI.

Qualifications:

1. PhD in Materials Science.
2. Proven experience in the synthesis and deposition methods of metal oxide materials.
3. Trained on a variety of x-ray spectroscopic methods, microscopy, NMR/FTIR methods.
4. Fully qualified for safe working environment (laser safety, lab safety, chemical safety, WHMIS).
5. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
6. Demonstrated excellent leadership/organization as a team leader in Research & Development projects.
7. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.
8. Exceptional ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Notes:

1. This is a one (1) year term opportunity, from January 2025 to December 2025.
2. Applicants are expected to include their CV and Cover letter to their application.
3. This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guide.

Closing Date: 01/06/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $52,574 - $98,576
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching