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Assistant Professor - Biological Engineering
@ University of Toronto, Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry
Ontario
Overview
The University of Toronto's Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry is hiring a full-time tenure-stream Assistant Professor in Biological Engineering, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The role covers research and teaching in areas such as biomolecular engineering, metabolic engineering, bioprocess engineering and the circular bioeconomy. The posting strongly encourages applications from women, Black, Indigenous and other racialized candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Lead an independent research program in biological engineering
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department
- Supervise graduate students and research staff
- Contribute to departmental and university service
Requirements summary:
- Research interests aligned with biological engineering areas listed
- Strong research record suited to a tenure-track appointment
- Commitment to equity, diversity and excellence
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Laboratory, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Racialized people, Indigenous peoples |
| Fields of study | Biological engineering, Chemical engineering, Applied chemistry |
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University of Toronto, Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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 tenure stream position in Biological Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. 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 women, 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. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, biomolecular engineering; enzyme and protein engineering; metabolic engineering; microbial engineering; synthetic and systems biology; engineering of non-model microorganisms and microbial communities; bioprocess engineering and biomanufacturing, including biofoundries; chemical biology and microbial natural products chemistry; environmental biotechnology and microbiology; and the circular bioeconomy.
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