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About the Role
The Nano(materials)–Bio Interactions Lab seeks a Senior Research Associate to investigate interactions among nanomaterials, bacteria, biofilms, and plant-root systems. The role involves a multidisciplinary project examining the effects of agricultural nanoplastics on beneficial bacteria, plant-microbe interactions, rhizosphere function, and crop resilience.
Responsibilities
- Design, conduct, analyze, interpret, and communicate research, with an emphasis on the nanoplastics project.
- Coordinate experiments involving nanoplastics, bacteria, biofilms, plant roots, root exudates, and plant–microbe systems.
- Develop and optimize experimental protocols, ensuring appropriate controls, data quality, reproducibility, and accurate record keeping.
- Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, technical reports, grant applications, and reports to research partners and funding agencies.
- Support project planning, data management, collaborative activities, and completion of project milestones.
- Train and supervise graduate students, undergraduate researchers, research assistants, and other trainees.
- Assist with laboratory operations, safety, protocol documentation, and instrument training.
- Collaborate with academic, government, and industry research partners.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- At least four years of postdoctoral research experience.
- Demonstrated research excellence in a relevant area, such as nanomaterials, nanoplastics, environmental nanoscience, microbiology, biofilms, plant–microbe interactions, or biomaterials.
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience designing and conducting research independently, troubleshooting experiments, and interpreting multidisciplinary data.
- Experience preparing manuscripts, presentations, reports, or research proposals.
- Experience supervising or mentoring research trainees.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a respectful and collegial workplace.
Skills
- Nanomaterials
- Nanoplastics
- Environmental nanoscience
- Microbiology
- Biofilms
- Plant–microbe interactions
- Biomaterials
- Nanoparticle or polymer characterization
- Dynamic light scattering
- Zeta-potential analysis
- Electron microscopy
- Spectroscopy
- Surface analysis
- Bacterial culture
- Biofilm assays
- Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria
- Plant-root systems
- Rhizosphere microbiology
- Atomic force microscopy
- Confocal or time-lapse microscopy
- Force spectroscopy
- Microfluidics
- Multidisciplinary research project coordination
- Collaborative grant application preparation
- Collaborative report preparation
Location
- University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Work Type
- Part-time
- Continuing appointment
Experience Level
- Senior Research Associate
- At least four years of postdoctoral research experience
Education Level
- PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $18,785 to $32,812
Benefits
- Travel to present research at academic conferences
About the Company
- The Nano(materials)–Bio Interactions Lab is in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
- The University of Toronto is committed to strategically and proactively promoting diversity among its community members.
Equal Opportunity
- Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a respectful and collegial workplace.