Research Associate Position Available in the Department of Chemical 
Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto

A Research Associate position in the area of systems biology and 
metabolic modeling is available at the Department of Chemical 
Engineering and Applied Chemistry. This position is a part of 
collaborative research project with the Environmental Biotechnology 
Center at the University of Massachusetts, and the Hydrology group in 
the Environmental Technology Directorate at the Pacific Northwest 
National Laboratory. This involves the application of multi-scale 
modeling of metabolism at different time and length scales for the 
design of efficient bioremediation strategies. Candidates with 
experience with optimization, dynamics & control, programming with 
knowledge of basic biochemistry are encouraged to apply for this 
interdisciplinary project involving active collaboration with 
microbiologists, geochemists and hydrologists.

The position requires a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related 
discipline. The initial appointment term is for a year with the 
possibility of a two year extension. University of Toronto is a highly 
competitive employer and compensation will be commensurate with 
experience of the candidate. Interested candidates should send their CV 
with at least two references to:

Professor R. Mahadevan,
Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry,
Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
200 College Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S3E5
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