Graduate Student Positions: The Environmental Sciences lab at the University of Toronto Scarborough is offering two graduate student positions (PhD, MSc, or MEnvSc) to investigate the impacts of anthropogenic pressures on health and well-being using an ecosystem approach. The research combines toxicology, molecular biology, community-based research, exposure assessment, epidemiology, and environmental health to understand sex-specific effects of environmental exposures on oxidative stress pathways.
Designation: Graduate Students (PhD, MSc, or MEnvSc)
Research Area: Environmental Sciences, Oxidative Stress, Molecular Biology, Toxicology
Location: University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- For MSc or MEnvSc applicants: A recently completed BSc in biology, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
- For PhD applicants: A recently completed MSc or equivalent in biology, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
- Strong technical skills in molecular biology and cell culture.
- Suitable technical skills and knowledge for the project.
Job Description:
Graduate Student Positions in Environmental Sciences
- Develop and validate sex-specific co-culture models.
- Investigate sex-based effects of environmental exposures on oxidative stress pathways.
- Access training opportunities in toxicology, science communication, and community-based research.
- Join a dynamic research environment led by Assistant Professor Elyse Caron-Beaudoin.
- Utilize state-of-the-art lab equipment.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should forward the following documents to Elyse Caron-Beaudoin (elysecaronbeaudoin.com):
- CV.
- Academic transcripts.
- Letter of intent.
Applicants will also need to apply for admission to the PhD, MSc, or MEnvSc program in environmental sciences by May 2024 (programs start in the Fall). These positions are fully funded.
Last Date for Apply: Rolling application process; apply as soon as possible.
Diversity Statement: Our lab and the University of Toronto are strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcome applications from racialized persons/persons of color, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
