Job posting: Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence for Materials and Molecular Discovery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

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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 the area of artificial intelligence for materials and molecular discovery. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2024. 

Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in chemical or materials engineering or in applied chemistry or a related area at the time of appointment or soon after, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Areas of interest include the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in design of molecules, proteins, and enzyme discovery. 

The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and continuously lead an outstanding, independent, innovative, externally funded research program of international calibre, and teach in the chemical engineering curriculum at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. We will prioritize candidates who demonstrate the ability to sustain and lead innovative research that will advance the global frontiers of knowledge in the field, rather than only their specialization area. Collaborative and inter-disciplinary research and collegial interaction will be important elements in success. The candidate will also be reviewed by the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence for consideration of appointment as a Faculty Member or Faculty Affiliate. Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is an asset.

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