At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative research on cement and concrete materials while training the next generation of researchers.
- Company: Join the University of Toronto's dynamic Civil and Mineral Engineering department.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time position, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equity and accessibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable engineering solutions and advance your research career.
- Qualifications: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with expertise in concrete materials and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
The University of Toronto’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering offers a dynamic compendium of research and academic programs with a mandate that spans a wide range of applications in professional practice, encompassing the built environment and its infrastructure, transportation engineering and planning, structural engineering, environmental engineering, mining and geomechanics. Our department seeks to uphold and strengthen its position as a preeminent leader in education and research, and to continue to develop sustainable solutions for the global community across the spectrum from mineral engineering to urban infrastructure.
The Structural Materials group in the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering carries out research in the areas of concrete and other structural materials, durability, sustainability and corrosion. The Research Associate will work directly under the supervision of Professor Karl Peterson, and also conduct research supervised by Professors Daman Panesar, Ibrahim Ogunsanya and Professor Emeritus Doug Hooton.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing a research vision with PIs to achieve research goals
- Leading research activities on cement and concrete samples using SEM/EDX, TGA/DTA/DSC, XRD, isothermal calorimetry, and optical microscopy
- Training graduate students and other researchers on safe laboratory operations, material handling and equipment use (including the analytical methods mentioned above)
- Assisting graduate students, undergraduate students, and other researchers with their experimental testing program related to cement, concrete and other construction materials
- Providing technical leadership in the delivery of specialized research services, including experimental design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and communication of findings to stakeholders
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational protocols
- Writing grant and funding applications
- Preparing manuscripts, patents, technical reports, and reports to sponsors
- Presenting and publishing results at conferences and in journals.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with specialization in concrete materials, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
- Area of specialization must be in cementitious materials
- At least 4 years of post-PhD laboratory experience
- Evidence of research collaboration, teaching and training
- Knowledge of lab safety protocols and ability to provide awareness and adherence of protocols to lab users
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated excellent leadership/organization as a team leader in R&D projects
- Demonstrated research excellence, preferably with a strong publication record
- Able to lift 20 kg to chest height
Required Documents:
Candidates are requested to submit a comprehensive cover letter that summarizes the research experience of the applicant and a CV.
This is a two year position with possibility of renewal.
Closing Date: 10/23/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Personnel Subarea: Research Assoc
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $55,661 - $104,364
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Diversity Statement: The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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