Senior Research Associate
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- Toronto, ON
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Our group is seeking an energetic, results-oriented drug discovery professional with a proven track record of accomplishments in the research field to join our dynamic team and lead collaborative projects.
The successful candidate is expected to have extensive experience in modern small molecule drug discovery, strong skills in project management, ability to analyze complex data sets, demonstrate sound decision-making and analytical skills and able to provide creative proposals and solutions to advance ongoing projects. The candidate will be expected to work on a range of projects with a team of ~40 researchers at undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and research associate levels, to advance the research programs.
The key responsibilities of the successful candidates include the following:
- Directly supervise students, postdoctoral fellows and research associates
- Work with students/post-docs to prepare scientific manuscripts, grant applications, drafts of patent applications
- Conduct due diligence on the R&D data and ensure/oversee all data generated in the group is properly recorded/lab note-books are maintained.
- Conduct regular meetings with group members.
- Organize and carry out laboratory purchases, and troubleshoot equipment usage/experiment set-up.
- Prepare research progress reports on the projects in a timely manner.
- Manage external relations including collaborations and work with CROs.
- Assist in the financial reporting to granting agencies and internal to U of T.
CampusEducation:
PhD in Organic, Biological, Medicinal Chemistry or relevant discipline.
Experience:
At least ten (10) years academic/industry experience.
Other:
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of modern drug discovery
- Demonstrated laboratory proficiency
- Experience in grant writing
- Excellence in project management and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with the operation of standard laboratory instrumentation and data analysis
- Able to work within a team structure and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels
- Proven research track record as evidenced by a strong publication and/or patent record
- Entrepreneurial spirit and constantly seeking creative solutions to challenging problems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Department: UTM: Chemical and Physical Sciences
Campus: Mississauga
Schedule: Full-time
Job Field: Senior Research Associate
Job Posting: Oct 4, 2019
Job Closing: Oct 28, 2019, 4:59:00 AM
Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?
Work where the world comes to think.
Work where the world comes to discover.
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Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.
We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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