Research Associate (Limited Term)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada
USD 53,520-100,350 / year
Research Associate (Limited Term)
Date Posted: 05/22/2026
Req ID:48252
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
OVERVIEW:
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine , University of Toronto invites applications for the position of Research Associate to investigate Pharmacokinetic variation in human drug samples.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates require a Ph.D. with at least 4 years of research expertise in population and individual pharmacokinetics, quantitative system Pharmacology and Baysesian statistics and have some general programming skills (e.g. PopPK, PBPK, Phoenix, SimCYP and similar software, R). Candidates must also have a strong and long-standing track record of publication and experience in designing, planning, and executing experiments, as well as data analysis, interpretation, quantification, and figure preparation for grants and manuscripts. Candidates will also be involved in supervising students and postdoctoral fellows, preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications/journals, assisting with grant application preparation, and presenting findings at meetings and conferences. Strong orgazational and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a large multi-collaborative laboratory.
KEY DUTIES:
- Develop and conduct independent research in population pharmacokinetics in animal and human sample sets.
- Contribute directly to research via experimental design, execution, interpretation, and write-up.
- Liaise with collaborators and assist in the compilation, analysis, and reporting of research findings to researchers within and outside the program.
- Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications/journals.
- Present findings at local, national, and international conferences.
- Prepare research proposals for submission to granting agencies and report on progress.
- Provide general laboratory biosafety and maintenance, including inventories, equipment repair, ordering, and shipping reagents.
- Train other lab members.
At all times, the individual will be expected to support the overall research and teaching missions of the lab.
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, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified incumbents are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please note: this is an 18-month term position.
Closing Date: 06/24/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Personnel Subarea:Research Assoc
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $53,520 - $100,350
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
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.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
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.
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