Senior Research Associate

University of Toronto

Posted: 5 August 2026 - Toronto, Canada

About this opening

The Nano(materials)–Bio Interactions Lab in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a Senior Research Associate. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary project examining how agricultural nanoplastics influence beneficial bacteria and plant-microbe interactions. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to publications. Candidates must have a PhD in Chemistry or a related field and at least four years of postdoctoral experience. This is a part-time position at 30% FTE, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2026, and a closing date for applications of August 12, 2026.

Position details

  • Role area: senior research associate
  • Employment type: part time
  • Research field: Chemistry
  • Research topic: Environmental Nanoscience
  • Start date: 15 August 2026
  • Application deadline: 12 August 2026