Launch Your Career Plan for MASc, PhD and PDFs
Friday, January 10, 2025 I 10:00 – 3:30 PM I GB202 I This is a full-day commitment.
Catered lunch will be provided. Please register in advance.
Launch Your Career Plan is an initiative by the Office of Vice Dean, Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP), to support research-based graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to launch their career planning early in their studies. This event will guide you to critically reflect on career opportunities, including further graduate studies, academia, and industry, and equip you with strategies and tools to explore your unique career aspirations. You will be able to leave this event with tailored resources to dive deeper into the specific career pathways that interest you.
At this event, you will:
- Learn about parallel planning for further graduate studies, academia, and industry careers
- Use labour market data and networking tools to discover diverse academic and industry opportunities
- Listen to a panel of alumni who have completed further graduate studies, are working in industry, or obtained a professorship
- Create a plan to explore your specific career aspirations
This event is open to all research-based and postdoctoral fellows. We welcome participants who have a clear idea of their career trajectory and those who are deciding between continuing in academia or finding an industry position. It is highly recommended that all research-based graduate students and postdoctoral fellows attend this event near the beginning of their studies.
Ripple Therapeutics Corporation is a privately held clinical stage company focused on improving ophthalmic therapeutics with controllable sustained delivery implants. Ripple’s patented technology platform is based on a discovery that drugs can be engineered into controlled release pharmaceuticals without the use of polymers. These proprietary prodrugs undergo surface erosion to give near-zero order release kinetics and are highly engineerable to tailor both drug dose and duration. The advantages of this technology include lower molecular weight and higher drug loading which allows for smaller implants and a lack of degradation products which provides both a clearer regulatory path as well as an improved safety profile. With an extended duration of therapeutic benefit, this technology will also reduce the treatment burden for patients. www.rippletherapeutics.com
I. ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Research Scientist/Engineer will apply their education and experience in chemistry, engineering, materials science, prototype development, and manufacturing to develop new technologies, products, and processes for drug product development (e.g., implants), technology transfer, scale up, and production. They will support science and engineering functions from early discovery through later clinical stages, working on moderately complex projects that require initiative, planning, accountability, and judgment.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experimental Design and Execution:
- Design and execute experiments for the development of sustained drug delivery implants.
- Utilize strong laboratory and technical skills to prepare samples for testing and conduct various scientific procedures and analytical techniques.
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work environment. Data Analysis and Planning:
- Analyze data to guide next steps in experimental design.
- Develop new scientific hypotheses and conduct confirmatory experiments to explain unanticipated results.
- Identify and evaluate processing and material techniques for implant prototyping.
- Develop and/or follow test methods and standard operating procedures for analytical techniques and equipment.
Innovation and Critical Thinking:
- Contribute ideas to advance knowledge related to company technologies, products, or processes.
Documentation and Quality:
- Prepare batch records, reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and presentations as required, and maintain proper documentation.
- Support compliance with the company’s quality management, documentation, and established procedures.
Communication and Presentation:
- Present experimental findings clearly to team members and management.
- Interact with suppliers and contract testing facilities as necessary.
- Conduct literature searches to find information to address scientific challenges and stay updated on new developments in related areas and fields.
- Support the company’s core values in fostering a culture of cooperation between teams and individuals.
III. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s Degree + 1-3 years industry experience or Ph.D. + 0-2 years industry experience
- Expertise in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials/Biomaterials Science, Polymer Science, or Pharmaceutical Science
- 4-5 total years of research and experimental design experience, either in academia or industry
- Strong practical knowledge of experimental design, polymer science, biomaterials, material processing, drug delivery concepts, or pharmaceutical formulation chemistry
- Practical knowledge and experience in a breadth of analytical tools, materials testing, prototyping/equipment, in vitro assays and in vivo models, and manufacturing;
- Laboratory safety training and experience including safe handling of chemicals, drugs, compressed gases, and biologics
- Demonstrated experience with material processing, material testing, and in vitro testing
- Working knowledge of quality systems
- Working knowledge of literature reviews
IV. SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
Accountability:
- Demonstrates a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving results.
- Works both independently and as part of a team to meet team and project needs. Communication:
- Listens, speaks, and writes clearly and concisely. Critical Thinking:
- Able to break down a situation and organize parts of the problem systematically.
- Identifies cause and effect relationships to solve issues. Planning and Initiative:
- Uses an effective system to determine priorities, set goals, and create a plan.
- Takes action, measures results, and thinks ahead for future needs and opportunities.
- Able to take direction from managers and team members to help with priority setting. Self-Development:
- Recognizes own capabilities, seeks feedback, and responds positively to improve performance. Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Shares knowledge and expertise.
Problem Solving:
- Takes a systematic approach to solving problems.
- Utilizes data and resources to identify root causes and develops hypotheses to solve problems.
V. TO APPLY
- Please submit resumes in confidence to careers@rippletherapeutics.com with “RESEARCH SCIENTIST or ENGINEER, Drug Product Development” in the subject line.
- Ripple Therapeutics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- Compensation, including benefits and equity, is competitive and commensurate with experience.
- This is a great opportunity to work with engaged, committed, and dedicated colleagues in an innovative and progressive environment.
- We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
KITE’s Creators Circle program brings creatives, designers and technologists together with researchers and early-stage healthcare ventures to advance healthcare innovation.
Please feel free to use/adapt the messaging below through your channels to help ensure your community has the opportunity to benefit from this unique program.
Learn more: https://www.kite-creates.ca/creators-circle
🌟 Innovation OnBoard UofT Presents: The 2025 Pitch Competition 🌟
Are you a UofT student or recent alumni with a groundbreaking idea? Whether you’re a solo innovator or already part of a team, this is your chance to shine!
Why Join?
✅ $3,000 Cash Prize for the top team!
✅ Exclusive Interviews with UofT’s premier incubators: H2i, the Hatchery, and UTEST.
✅ Guaranteed Spotlight – Every team will showcase their idea and get feedback from peers and expert judges.
✅ Expert Mentorship – Get paired with industry mentors to refine your idea.
✅ Team Matching – Don’t have a team? We’ll help you find the perfect match through our UofT-wide partnerships!
✅ 5 Weeks of Collaboration after Team Matching: Perfect your idea and strengthen your team before the February pitch competition.
✅ Completely Free – No cost to participate!
What Sets Us Apart?
Incubator entry can be daunting, but our competition is a soft landing—a student-focused, supportive environment where you can test your ideas without risk.
Join the pitch to expand your network and get first-hand experience of entrepreneurship!
👉 Register today and secure your spot!
Selected Past Winners of the Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competitions and Companies.
🌟 Verdi – First Place Winner, 2020
Founded by Arthur Chen and Roman Kozak, Verdi is revolutionizing automated agriculture with cutting-edge technology. Arthur and Roman met through Innovation OnBoard, and thanks to their collaboration, Verdi has raised $4.8 million since 2020 and now employs 15 people.
🌟 Insporos – First Place Winner, 2024
Founded by Mallory Flynn and Amanda Ackroyd, Insporos creates intelligent seed sorting technology to remove defective seeds, ensuring uniform growth, reduced waste, and efficient greenhouse operations. Insporos’ first investor was Mallory and Amanda’s mentor, whom they were paired with through Innovation OnBoard. Since January 2024, they have raised $4 million.
Find Innovation OnBoard UofT on LinkedIn or check out our website.
We are excited to invite Biomedical Engineering (BME) graduate students at a relatively early stage of their degree program to apply for the Collaborative Specialization (CS) in Neuromodulation offered through the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. The University of Toronto CRANIA Neuromodulation Institute (CNMI) is the supporting unit for the Collaborative Specialization in Neuromodulation. This specialization is open to both BME MASc and PhD students whose thesis work is in the neurotechnology/neuromodulation area.
Certificate from the School of Graduate Studies
All students who successfully fulfill the requirements of the CS in Neuromodulation will receive a certificate of completion from the School of Graduate Studies as well as a notation on their transcripts.
About the Collaborative Specialization
The Collaborative Specialization in Neuromodulation provides an opportunity for students to engage in the rapidly growing field of neuromodulation. This field is experiencing unprecedented growth, with novel therapies driven by machine learning, optical interfaces, electronics, neuroscience, and big data analyses being rapidly developed. The CS Requirements for Master’s and Doctoral students can be found on our website: CRANIA NeuroModulation Institute (CNMI) – Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (utoronto.ca)
Learning Objectives
The coursework and workshops in the Collaborative Specialization in Neuromodulation have been specifically designed to provide students with the skills and practical knowledge essential to advance the field of neuromodulation.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info.cnmi@utoronto.ca
The Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE) is excited to announce that applications for the Stanford CARE Scholars Program are now open! The Stanford CARE Scholars Program is a year-long, virtual research program anchored by a 9-week summer research immersion, focused on training the next generation of leaders in Asian health research.
CARE Scholars have the unique opportunity to collaborate with esteemed Stanford faculty, elevate their research skills, identify problems/solutions in vulnerable populations, and publish and present their findings.
For application information and to learn more, please visit the Stanford CARE Scholars Program website: https://asianhealth.stanford.edu/education/stanford-care-scholars.
EPIC Trainee Advisory Committee will be hosting their second Trainee Pizza Talks seminar on December 5th from 5 to 6 PM at the Donnelly Centre Red Room.
The presenters are:
Desmond van den Berg (Postdoctoral fellow supervised by Ben Hatton; Materials Science & Engineering, FASE): Modifying medical gloves to reduce microbial transmission
James Pollock (PhD student supervised by Rupert Kaul; Immunology, TFoM): Defining the impact of gender-based violence on mucosal HIV susceptibility
After the talks, there is a pub social at Prenup Pub (191 College St). Appetizers and soft drinks will be covered. Register here for the social.
APPLY NOW:
GCAC Research Article Boot Camp
In person or Online: December 17-18, 2024
Dear Graduate Students,
If you want to prioritize getting your research published;
but you are struggling to find time to write your research article;
and you could benefit from dedicated writing days to progress on your article before the holidays;
then the Graduate Centre for Academic Communication’s (GCAC) upcoming Research Article Boot Camp can help!
Why a Research Article Boot Camp?
The GCAC Research Article Boot Camp is designed to provide U of T graduate students with uninterrupted time and a distraction-free space to focus solely on your writing. You will be required to set aside all other demands on your time for these two days, giving you the opportunity to make significant progress on your research article. A crucial goal of the camp is to help you discover the joy of writing, learn to deal with writing-related challenges, and establish a productive writing practice.
How will the boot camp be conducted?
The research article boot camp will run for two full days (December 17-18), from 9:30am to 4:30pm (optional 5:00pm) and will feature instructor presentations on research article-related topics, at least four-and-a-half hours of dedicated writing time, and group discussions.
The boot camp will be offered in two formats: in person and online synchronous. To create a consistent community of supportive writers, you will be asked to commit to one of these formats for the full two days. The in-person boot camp will be held on the St. George campus (a coffee-and-snacks cost of $10 applies); concurrently, the virtual format will be conducted synchronously over Zoom (no cost for virtual participation).
Who should sign up?
Though the boot camp is open to all U of T graduate students, the following conditions apply:
1. Your research and data collection must be finished; i.e. You need to be at a point where the only logical thing to do is write. The boot camp is for writing — not further reading and research.
2. You are willing to set goals and strive to reach them, to commit to the full two-day program, and to realize your potential for self-disciplined writing.
To apply for a place, please fill out this form by Friday, December 6, 2024: https://forms.office.com/r/Wj7BaCgDrx
Confirmation and further details will be sent by end-of-day December 11.
Enrolment is limited to 20 students in person and 25 students online, and eligible participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your eligibility for the boot camp has been assessed, you will be advised whether or not you have been accepted. Questions about the Research Article Boot Camp should be sent to Dr. Jordana Lobo-Pires at jordana.lobo.pires@utoronto.ca.
In order to participate, you must be available to attend the full two days, without exception.
URSA is a community of UofT undergraduate students passionate about research, dedicated to promoting research opportunities through events and social media. We are excited to announce our inaugural Synergy: Cancer Research Conference, scheduled for February 1st, 2025 at the Bahen Centre, and supported by the Department of Molecular Genetics, as well as UofT Press, with a keynote by Dr. Lincoln Stein!
Our conference aims to bring together graduate and undergraduate students to discuss the latest advancements and breakthroughs in cancer research across many different disciplines. We hope to see the innovative work from the department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering be presented and would greatly appreciate it if you can share the following message and the attached infographic with the graduate and undergraduate students within your department. Free lunch is provided with the top talks receiving a prize of $250, $100, and $50, respectively, and the top 6 poster presentations receiving a prize of $50.
Doing research in cancer or cancer-related fields? Submit your abstract today to the Synergy: Cancer Research Conference happening on February 1, 2025 at the Bahen Centre, supported by the Department of Molecular Genetics and the University of Toronto Press! The deadline is extended to December 31, 2024.
LINK: https://forms.gle/SVPEVX967tvP7EbT9
Join us for a day of talks by renowned cancer researchers and both oral & poster presentations from fellow undergraduate students across various disciplines, with networking opportunities and free lunch provided! The top 3 talks will receive a cash prize of $250, $100, and $50, respectively, with the top 6 poster presentations receiving a prize of $50!
The IMS invites you to participate in this year’s Healthcare Innovation Challenge: Redefining Primary Care in Canada.
Competitors are tasked with developing an innovative solution to a specific challenge question related to primary care. Students begin by submitting written proposals. The top five scoring teams advance to the final round, where they pitch their idea to expert judges and a live audience. The winning teams receive prizes valued at $5000. The final event night includes an exciting panel on primary care hosted by Raw Talk Podcast.
Taking part in the Healthcare Innovation Challenge enables you to hone your teamwork, creativity and critical thinking skills while gaining valuable insight from industry professionals.
All graduate and professional program students from across the University of Toronto are eligible to participate.
How does it work?
Registration:
Sign-up individually (as a Free Agent) or with a team of 2-5 members. At least 1 member must be a registered student at the Institute of Medical Science.
Closes December 23, 2024
Round One:
With your team, draft a 1-page written proposal and 5-slide deck outlining your novel solution to our challenge question.
January 6 – 20, 2025
This year’s theme:
Primary care is one of the cornerstones of Canadian healthcare, providing first-contact to the healthcare system and ongoing continuity of care for individual patients and their families.
Despite its critical role, primary care faces mounting challenges such as increasing patient load, clinician shortages, long wait times, and disparities in access – particularly in rural and remote communities. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into primary care has the potential to align with several key Canadian healthcare priorities.
The Healthcare Innovation Challenge invites you to explore how AI can redefine primary care in Canada.
Further questions?
Watch the info session recording. Visit the HIC website. Email us at hic.ims@utoronto.ca.