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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Microwave Absorber Materials

Department: Chemical Engineering and/or Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering
Position supervisors: Prof. Nariman Yousefi and Prof. Marco Antoniades
Contract length: 1 year (with a possibility of renewal)
Hours of work per week: 36.25
Position type: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of pay: $70,000/year

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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The opportunity

Applications are invited for a 1-year, full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position (with a possibility of renewal) to work with Principal Investigators (PIs) Prof. Nariman Yousefi in the Department of Chemical Engineering, and Prof. Marco Antoniades in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering. The candidate will assist in the characterization and development of microwave absorber materials in collaboration with our industry partner, 3G Shielding Specialties, and will have access to state-of-the art computing and lab facilities, including the newly-established 3G Shielding Materials Lab at TMU. The candidate will work closely with the PIs and the industry partner to:

  • Set up a standardized testing system to measure the reflectivity, absorption, and complex material parameters of planar microwave absorber materials. 
  • Test existing absorber materials that are available as part of the industry partner’s commercial product lines. 
  • Characterize and reverse engineer the formulations of existing absorber materials to extract the morphology of the materials, their chemical composition, and physical properties.
  • Develop and characterize new microwave absorber materials using novel additives (e.g. graphene) that are commercially available.

The candidate will be expected to work mostly in person at the TMU downtown Toronto campus. The position is available for an immediate start. 

Qualifications

The following qualifications and skills are required:

  • PhD in electrical, chemical, or materials engineering, or related area
  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Knowledge of material measurement and characterization techniques
  • Experience using electromagnetic simulation software, such as ANSYS HFSS, COMSOL
  • Experience working with microwave equipment, such as vector network analyzers, impedance analyzers, dielectric probe kits, material measurement systems
  • Experience in a wet lab environment
  • Experience with polymer processing

The following skills will be considered an asset and are highly desirable:

  • Knowledge of microwave absorption mechanisms and materials
  • Knowledge of EMI shielding techniques
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team
  • Excellent English language communication skills (both verbal and written)

How to apply

Please email your application to both Prof. Nariman Yousefi (nariman.yousefi@torontomu.ca) and Prof. Marco Antoniades (mantoniades@torontomu.ca) with the subject line “PDF in Microwave Absorber Materials”, and include the following:

  • Cover letter, detailing how your expertise is applicable to this position. Ensure to highlight any past work experience that relates to the design and/or testing of microwave absorber materials. 
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
  • Contact information of at least two professional references. Short-listed candidates will be notified before their references are contacted.

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process,please reach out to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.