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Research Associate (Limited Term)

Date Posted : 02 / 27 / 2025

Req ID : 41755

Faculty / Division : UofT Mississauga

Department : UTM : Ofc of the ViceP, Research & Innovation & Centre for Robotics Observations of the Biosphere and the Environment (CROBE)

Campus : University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

DESCRIPTION

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Professor Ingo Ensminger, the Research Associate (Limited Term) position plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective operation and utilization of the Centre for Robotics Observations of the Biosphere and the Environment (CROBE) research infrastructure while supporting the program's administrative and technical needs. The Research Associate will also work closely with the UTM, Office of the Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation, the CROBE Governing Board and the Divisional Research Offices.

It is also expected that the candidate will be an active research participant and provide technical and scientific support for research trainees. At all times, the individual will be expected to support the overall research, training and outreach missions of the lab.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

The successful incumbent will help establish and manage the Centre for Robotics Observations of the Biosphere and the Environment (CROBE) and serve as its Technical Manager. They will support the Co-Directors in managing a research infrastructure program and ensuring efficient operations and optimal utilization of equipment and resources. This includes :

Financial Management & Budget Support - assist Co-Directors with budget planning, tracking, and reporting; process and monitor equipment-related expenses; support financial documentation and reporting requirements

Infrastructure Implementation - coordinate the deployment and maintenance of research equipment and infrastructure; oversee equipment inventory and maintenance schedules; ensure compliance with institutional and safety regulations and support the implementation of technical systems and processes.

Equipment Usage Management - process and coordinate equipment usage requests; maintain booking schedules for all research equipment; apply Governing Board guidelines for equipment allocation and track equipment utilization and generate usage reports.

Vendor Relations - serve as primary liaison with equipment vendors and service providers; lead the negotiation of service agreements and maintenance contracts and manage procurement processes in coordination with university purchasing systems

Administrative Support - s upport bi-monthly CROBE Governing Board meetings; track and implement Board decisions regarding equipment allocation; document and maintain equipment usage guidelines and procedures and assist in coordinating annual stakeholder meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education :

• Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geography, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related.

Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will be :

Closing Date : 03 / 27 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Research Associate

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : R01 Research Associates (Limited Term) : $52,574 - $98,576

Job Category : Research Administration & Teaching

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

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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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