Career Opportunities - Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry

NEW JOB POSTINGS

Casual USW Job Opportunity: PRiME

Date of Posting: December 16, 2025
Contract Length: Full-time 3-4 month term appointment available starting January 12, 2026
Hourly rate: $41.10 per hour with 4% vacation

About the opportunity:

PRiME is the next-generation precision medicine initiative at the University of Toronto, dedicated to addressing unmet challenges in drug discovery, diagnostics, and disease biology. We bring together world-class scientists, engineers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to foster seamless collaborations across Toronto’s precision medicine ecosystem and with global academic and industry partners. PRiME leverages expertise in biologics, small molecules, omics, gene therapy, nanomedicine, and biology-on-a-chip to
advance innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, highly qualified personnel (HQP) training, and fundamental research, driving transformative advances in precision medicine to combat human disease.

Reporting to the Director, Strategy and Partnerships, PRiME, the Marketing and Events Officer will lead the planning, development, and execution of PRiME’s marketing, communications, and event strategies. You will create high-quality, impactful content, manage PRiME’s digital presence, and coordinate a wide range of events to engage stakeholders, promote PRiME’s programs, and amplify the work of our innovators.

This role combines strategic communications with hands-on event management and will require close collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and senior leadership. The successful candidate will take initiative, manage day-to-day activities, and contribute to PRiME’s overarching goals of advancing research, innovation, and global partnerships.

Responsibilities:

As the successful candidate, you will be involved in the following types of activities:

Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies to promote PRiME programs and initiatives.
Create content for promotional materials, digital platforms, social media, and news features.
Coordinate, promote, and execute a variety of events including symposiums, workshops, networking events, and seminars.
Manage event logistics: booking venues, arranging audio-visual and travel requirements, preparing itineraries, and coordinating schedules.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for story development, cross-promotion, and event collaboration.
Maintain program and event calendars, senior leadership schedules, and track action items related to communications and events.
Prepare and process minor purchases, invoices, and expense reimbursements.
Monitor and report on the impact of marketing and event activities, ensuring continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related discipline or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum four years’ recent and relevant experience in communications, design and production of publications and newsletters, promotional material, and website design and maintenance.
Demonstrated experience writing and editing articles, design layout, production and distribution in hardcopy, electronic format, and on websites.
Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, web best practices, writing for web, organizing website content. Experience with Content Management Systems.
Professional experience overseeing a variety of media and social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram).
Experience administering social media platforms and writing for a web audience.
Experience in developing marketing and promotional material for events, trainee programs, alumni and employer outreach initiatives.
Demonstrated advanced skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power-Point) and databases.
Design creativity. Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver), Canva, WordPress and Drupal content management software.

Assets (non-essential):

Experience with livestreaming and virtual event technologies (such as Zoom, or similar) and marketing systems (MailChimp, Constant Contact, or other) are an asset.

Skills:

Communicator
Insightful
Problem solver
Resourceful
Self-directed
Team player

References may be requested.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter and CV to Akshita Vincent, akshita.vincent@utoronto.ca, by December 28, 2025.

Please note that these positions will be covered under the USW Casual Collective Agreement. A copy of the agreement can be found here: Agreements – The Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture (utoronto.ca).

Please note that by applying for this position, you consent to the University obtaining certain personal including name and contact information (“personal information”). It is being collected to confirm the suitability and the qualifications of applicants. Any personal information collected will be treated as strictly confidential by the University; The University may share this personal information with its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, affiliates, volunteers or subcontractors from time-to-time who have a need to know, and it will otherwise be treated in accordance with applicable provincial privacy legislation by the University.

About the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and University of Toronto

With nearly 1,000 undergraduate and over 140 graduate students walking the halls of our iconic building, the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is a recognized global leader in the fields of pharmacy education and research. Together, we are moving science and health through a focus on excellence and innovation.

With over 180 faculty members including researchers, clinician scientists, clinical educators and community, hospital and affiliated experts, we are the top faculty of pharmacy in Canada and ranked among the top globally. We are committed to offering leading-edge pharmacy education programs and driving innovation and discovery in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our scientists are catalysts for the discovery of novel therapeutic targets, new drugs, medical devices, diagnostic tests and new solutions to provide the safest, most effective and affordable therapies for patients and methodologies to foster pharmacy practice excellence.

Visit us at www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca to find out more about the incredible work being done.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Accessibility Statement

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Tara Snyder, Director, Administration, Faculty & Staff Relations, tara.snyder@utoronto.ca who can assist in facilitating this with the University.

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The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor in Nuclear Engineering, starting July 1, 2026; candidates must hold a PhD and baccalaureate in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
Applicants must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, with an international reputation and expertise in areas like nuclear reactor design, thermal hydraulics, nuclear chemistry, AI-assisted modeling, safety, and nuclear-renewable systems, and be eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. Deadline to apply: January 6, 2026.
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Assistant Professor – Nuclear Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Nuclear Engineering, starting July 1, 2026; candidates must hold both a PhD and a baccalaureate in Chemical Engineering or a related field, and be eligible for Professional Engineer registration in Ontario.
Applicants must show research and teaching excellence in areas such as nuclear reactor design, thermal hydraulics, nuclear chemistry, AI-assisted modeling, safety, and nuclear-renewable systems, with a strong record of publications, presentations, awards, and effective teaching experience. Deadline to apply: January 15, 2026,
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Assistant Professor – Process Intensification

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Process Intensification, starting July 1, 2026; candidates must hold a PhD and baccalaureate in Chemical Engineering or a related field and be eligible for Professional Engineer registration in Ontario.
Applicants must demonstrate research and teaching excellence in areas such as catalysis, separations, process design, scaling, and modularization, with applications in decarbonization, CO₂ capture, energy efficiency, circular economy, and water recovery, supported by strong publications, presentations, and teaching records. Deadline to apply: January 15, 2026,
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Research Assistant

Faculty / Division: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering

Department: Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry

Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applicants for a Research Assistant position in the area of inorganic chemistry, process engineering, chemical engineering, and metallurgy. This position is part of an interdisciplinary, industry-collaborative research project within BioZone at the University of Toronto. This project aims to develop bio-based processes that enable the treatment of mine tailing waste for greater recovery of nickel. The project will involve operating a pilot-scale bioreactor to assess the nickel recovery from mining waste.

Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, or related disciplines, with some familiarity with inorganic chemistry. The candidate must be located on site in Toronto and the candidate must be able to work non-standard hours (i.e. evenings or weekends).

The appointment term is for 5.5 months. The University of Toronto is a highly competitive employer and compensation will be commensurate with experience of the candidate. Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter with at least two references to Celina Tufvegren at Celina.tufvegren@utoronto.ca.

Preference given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:

Experience in metal and inorganic chemical analyses
Familiarity with reactor operations and process control
Experience working with pilot or industrial-scale processes
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams
Strong communication and organization skills

Duties:

Assist in the commissioning of a 30 L pilot-scale bioreactor
Develop SOPs and train other researchers
Assist in the operation and maintenance of the pilot-scale bioreactor
Perform regular chemical analyses to monitor the reactor process, including ICP, redox titration
Coordinate and communicate effectively with team members
Adhere to all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment
Interface with industry partners and vendors effectively
Review scientific literature, execute research projects and report on their progress through oral and written reports and scientific journal articles
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Present research at local, national and international meetings
Assist the PI in preparing manuscripts and proposals
Perform other additional duties to enable the safe and efficient operation of the lab

Notes:

During reactor operation, the candidate will be expected to work some evening shifts and occasional weekends. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Schedule: 100% FTE

Hiring Rate: $25-27/h rate, commensurate with experience

Closing Date: Posted until filled

CUPE 3902 Unit 1

Positions posted here are open to Graduate Students in the School of Graduate Studies, Postdoctoral Fellows and Undergraduate Students in the University of Toronto. Preference in hiring shall be given to Graduate Students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto or those who have made application to be enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto.

Duties of these positions shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Where the duties are intended to be performed at another location, such other location will be specified in the posting.

TA Positions

If you are a registered UofT student, you may apply to TA positions on the Unit 1 hiring job page

How to search for what TA positions are available in CHE? You may view the full job description on the unit 1 hiring job page and filter for CHE positions by typing “department of chemical engineering and applied chemistry”.

2025-2026 TA Positions

Applications are now closed for Teaching Assistant (TA) positions for the Fall and Winter terms. Positions for the 2026-2027 academic year will be posted in June 2026 on the unit 1 hiring job page. To view positions specific to our department, please filter by typing “Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry” in the search bar.

Before applying, we strongly encourage all applicants to carefully review the application details provided on the unit 1 hiring job page.

To apply please complete the TA Application through the TAMS Portal.

If you require accommodations due to a disability during the application or selection process, please contact us at ugradassist.chemeng@utoronto.ca.

Please note: Application deadlines vary by position. Refer to each individual posting for specific deadline information.

Please note that emergency TA positions may be posted at any time throughout the year.

How to search for what Unit 1 Course Instructor positions are available in CHE? You may view the full job description on the unit 1 hiring job page and filter for CHE positions by typing “department of chemical engineering and applied chemistry”.

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

CUPE 3902 Unit 3

General Notice for Unit 3 postings

Sessional Lecturer positions are posted on the University of Toronto Careers website – CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Opportunities.

How to submit an application for Unit 3 postings

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry may hire (if required) Sessional Lecturers and Sessional Assistant Lecturers to deliver some of its undergraduate courses. To be considered for a position, an application and Curriculum Vitae must be submitted to ugradassist.chemeng@utoronto.ca. We prefer that applications and CVs be submitted via e-mail. Please use the following subject heading for email submissions: COURSECODE – Sessional Lecturer Application Submission.

Postings are typically made available in June for courses beginning in September, and in October for courses beginning in January. Please note that decisions may be finalized earlier, contingent upon specific circumstances.

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