Date Posted: 07/18/2025
Req ID: 44357
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Acceleration Consortium
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058279

ABOUT US:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
The Acceleration Consortium (AC) at the University of Toronto (U of T) is leading a transformative shift in scientific discovery that will accelerate technology development and commercialization. The AC is a global community of academia, industry, and government that leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, materials sciences, and high-throughput chemistry to create self-driving laboratories (SDLs). These autonomous labs rapidly design materials and molecules needed for a sustainable, healthy, and resilient future, with applications ranging from renewable energy and consumer electronics to drugs.
The Acceleration Consortium (AC) promotes an inclusive research environment and supports the EDI priorities of the unit.
The Acceleration Consortium received a $200M Canadian First Research Excellence Grant for seven years to develop self-driving labs for chemistry and materials, the largest ever grant to a Canadian University. This grant provides the Acceleration Consortium with seven years of funding to execute its vision.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, preferably with a focus on electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields, or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Minimum three years of recent and relevant experience in supporting research projects focused on materials science and chemistry, including experimental design and execution, prototype development, data analysis, data reporting, and lab maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing technologies, including design software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and printer operation.
• Prior experience in solid-state inorganic materials discovery and application testing, including mixed metal oxides, alloys, nanoparticles, and their application in electrocatalysis/batteries/semiconductor devices would be an asset.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++, with the ability to develop custom scripts and algorithms for data analysis and modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and present technical information to diverse audiences.

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Performing lab experiments related to inorganic materials discovery, utilizing your expertise in experimental lab techniques and characterization methods
• Analyzing and recommending options for project design
• Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
• Keeping well-informed on current technologies, best practices and industry standards
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. Adhere to safety protocols and best practices to maintain a clean and organized working environment
• Editing design documents
• Utilize 3D printing technology to fabricate prototypes of lab synthesis, characterization, and robotic transfer systems, ensuring accuracy and precision in design specifications
• Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipment

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Communicator
• Efficient
• Insightful
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Team player
  Closing Date: 08/05/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Grant - Term
  Schedule: Full-Time