Research Associate (Limited-Term)

Date Posted: 03/27/2026
Req ID: 47490
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

Developing and improving environmental models to support chemical risk assessment and risk management.

 

 

Your Opportunity: 

 

Prof. Frank Wania, in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough, invites applicants for the position of Research Associate (Limited Term) to conduct research on Environmental Fate, and Exposure Modelling and Monitoring Data Analysis and Risk Assessment.

 

This opportunity for a Research Associate (Limited Term) is a 2-year term part-time appointment at 70% FTE. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2026.

 

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity& Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

 

 

Job Duties:

 

The position focuses on the development, parameterization, application, and evaluation of multimedia mass balance models and integration of these tools with monitoring and biomonitoring data. The candidate will:

 

• Develop and apply innovative reverse application of environmental fate, bioaccumulation and exposure models to predict release patterns and emission sources.
• Compile and analyze physical-chemical property data including environmental degradation and biotransformation half-lives.
• Compile and analyze monitoring and biomonitoring data.
• Summarize data, conduct statistical analysis, prepare presentations, prepare and publish scientific manuscripts, of project results.
• Collaborate with team members to develop analyses and documentation.

 

 

Qualifications (Minimum Qualifications):

 

• Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, or a related field, with extensive academic research experience in the development of quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSARs), environmental fate modelling, toxicokinetics and bioaccumulation, in vitro-in vivo extrapolation (IVIVE), New Approach Methods (NAMs), and risk assessment.
• Over 4 years of expertise in integrating databases with multimedia models.
• Practical experience with the Exposure And Safety Estimation (EAS-E) Suite platform.
• Skilled in QSAR modelling, PBPK modelling, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Chemometrics, Ecotoxicology, Fugacity Models
• Programming in R, SQL, Python
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in team environments and independently on research projects.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills, supported by a robust publication record in international journals (at least 20 research papers).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently on research projects.

 

 

Travel:

 

Limited travelling will be required. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to present research at academic conferences.

 

 

Notes:

 

This is a part-time appointment at 70% FTE for a term of 2-years.

 

Prorated hours of work: 25.38 hours per week

 

All individuals interested in this position must arrange for the following items to be submitted:

 

1. Cover letter, arguing for one’s suitability for the project and highlighting relevant experience in environmental chemistry, environmental fate and exposure modelling and risk assessment research.

2. Curriculum Vitae.

3. List of publications.

4. Contact details for two (2) references.

 

Hiring Zone: $55,000 to $59,500 pro-rated at 70% FTE annually

 

Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Frank Wania at Frank.waniautoronto.ca. 

 

Closing Date: 04/07/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Personnel Subarea:Research Assoc
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $53,520 - $100,350
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

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