Research Associate (Limited Term)

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-06-12
Req ID: 48544
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Chem/Phys. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential. Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY: CPS is an interdisciplinary science department comprising Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, and Astronomy. The Hargrove Group specializes in small molecule drug discovery against RNA targets. The Research Associate will work independently but closely with chemists and biologists in a results-driven, collaborative environment. The incumbent will be responsible for designing advanced methodologies, performing experiments, carrying out the analyses and providing interpretations and conclusions from the results in a report for each project in a timely fashion. The incumbent will lead RNA biology research projects as agreed upon with the supervisor. The incumbent would maintain appropriate notebooks, data and records as agreed upon with the supervisor. He or She would train other lab members in rigorous and safe biological techniques per lab protocols as agreed upon with the supervisor as well they would mentor students on independent research projects. The Research Associate would assist and coordinate writing of protocols, papers and grants. They will supervise responsible lab ordering and inventory while maintaining a professional and supportive work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Ph.D. in a relevant area of Life Sciences, Chemistry or Biochemistry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in demonstrated independent research experiences in RNA molecular and cell biology. Experience in characterizing in-cell RNA: protein interactions and related mechanisms. Experienced in analyzing bioinformatics data. Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers. Experience in scientific writing, particularly manuscript and grant writing.

Skills: Ability to lead a project and co-ordinate research teams. Superior communication and organizational skills. Self-motivated with an ability to multi-task. Ability to work in a collaborative group. Supervisory skills include effective teambuilding and the ability to establish positive working relationships and foster collaboration to achieve common goals. Experience in training and monitoring performance. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, decision-making and management skills.

Please Note: This posting is for a one (1) year term position, possibility of being renewed, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

Closing Date: 2026-07-13, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Personnel Subarea: Research Assoc
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $53,520 - $100,350
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching