Date Posted: 09/28/2026Req ID: 50316Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Acceleration ConsortiumCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoPosition Number: 00059997Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: About us:The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. The Acceleration Consortium AC, based at the University ofToronto U of T, is a global community of academia, industry, and government working to accelerate the discovery and development of advanced materials and molecules. The AC develops self-driving laboratories SDLs, autonomous research platforms that integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and advanced computing to dramatically reduce the time and cost of scientific discovery. The Acceleration Consortium AC promotes an inclusive research environment and supports the EDI priorities of the unit.The Acceleration Consortium received a $200M Canadian First Research Excellence Grant for seven years to develop self-driving labs for chemistry and materials, the largest ever grant to a Canadian University. This grant will provide the Acceleration Consortium with seven years of funding to execute its vision. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world. Your opportunity:Reporting to the Executive Director, Acceleration Consortium and working under the guidance of Senior Research Associates, this position will play a pivotal role in supporting research projects focused on self-driving labs for accelerated discovery, and will collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Experimental Design and Execution, Computational Modeling, Prototype Development, Data Analysis, and Lab Maintenance.This is a two-year term position with the possibility of renewal.Your responsibilities will include: Performing lab experiments that requires great precision and attention to many details Analyzing and recommending options for project design Analyzing applicable installation methods for apparatus and devices Keeping well-informed on current technologies, best practices and industry standards Coordinating routine maintenance of lab equipment Applying established standards when operating fabrication equipment Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experime
