Research Associate (Limited Term)

Date Posted: 03/17/2026
Req ID: 47370
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Cell and Systems Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Department of Cell and Systems Biology at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Research Associate (Limited Term) for a one-year appointment. The anticipated start date is May 2026.

The Desveaux and Guttman labs work with plants and their bacterial and fungal pathogens to identify the genetic basis of plant pathogen resistance.

The candidate is expected to independently carry out and conduct a scientific research project on the evolution of bacterial pathogen virulence and host specificity and must have experience in plant-microbe interactions. In particular, the candidate must have extensive experience working with plant pathogenic bacteria and plant immunity. They should also...