Careers
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Start Date:
The Sargent group at UofT is hiring on an ongoing basis. Postdoctoral fellow positions will be for an initial 1-year period, with opportunity to extend.
Submission:
Interested applicants should send their cover letter, CV, the contact information of three prospective referees to sjoerd.hoogland@utoronto.ca.
Position Description:
The Sargent group is seeking outstanding candidates to work on a project at the University of Toronto to develop next-generation oxygen-evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. This multi-year project is supported by the National Research Council and aims to understand limitations of commercial OER materials and develop catalysts that combine low-cost, high efficiency and stability.
Successful candidates will have strong research expertise in one or more of the following:
- Design, fabrication, and characterization of electrochemical systems
- Synthesis and characterization of new (acidic) OER catalysts
- Experience in setting up and characterization of PEMWE setups
Having experience in the following will be considered an asset:
- High-throughput experimentation in electrochemical systems
- Computational screening of materials through ab initio and data-driven methods
- Machine learning for materials discovery
Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Toronto:
Development of sensitive and fast photodetectors
The Sargent group at the University of Toronto unites chemistry, physics, and engineering within eight experimental laboratories. Our mission is to advance the physics and chemistry of optoelectronic materials and devices, and to apply this knowledge to address key challenges in sustainable energy and next-generation optoelectronic devices. We foster a group culture built on collaborative success, clear and creative communication, and a shared pursuit of excellence.
We are recruiting postdoctoral fellows to join our efforts in the development of materials, devices, and systems for efficient and fast sensing applications. The research is aimed at creating next-generation photodetectors through innovations in colloidal quantum dot science and device engineering.
We are seeking exceptional candidates with a deep knowledge of, and demonstrated expertise, in:
1. The optical and electrical characterization of colloidal quantum dot materials with proven expertise in ligand engineering.
2. The fabrication and characterization of photodetectors with hands-on experience with at least one: colloidal quantum dots, perovskites, organic semiconductors.
Ideal candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills. They are expected to attain first-authored publications in high-impact journals and cultivate their mentoring skills by devoting a fraction of their time to the supervision of graduate students in the group and developing new research directions. Experience in physics and device multiscale modelling using tools such as COMSOL, Sentaurus, SCAPS is considered to be an asset.
Applications should be sent to Dr. Sjoerd Hoogland (sjoerd.hoogland@utoronto.ca) at the University of Toronto. Please list 3 referees who have confirmed that they are willing to supply letters of reference upon request.
Posting Date: May 11, 2025 Closing Date: Ongoing
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Autonomous Materials Discovery for Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Area of Research: As part of the Alliance for AI-Accelerated Material Discovery (A3MD), Prof. Jason Hattrick-Simpers and Prof. David Sinton are seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the field of high-throughput materials synthesis and characterization. The successful applicant will utilize their experience to develop next-generation Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) catalysts that are void of precious metals
Since its inauguration, A3MD has focussed on the development of pipelines to facilitate high-throughput materials synthesis and characterization for both OER and CO2RR applications. Our labs leverage automated, high-throughput experimentation and artificial intelligence capable of pushing the boundaries of traditional materials discovery.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
· Use and expand the established high-throughput electrocatalyst synthesis, characterization, and testing pipelines to create precious metal-free OER catalysts.
· Apply autonomous and machine learning–enabled research approaches to accelerate learning of the material properties in catalytic systems.
· Collaborate with A3MD members on ab initio and machine learning simulations for the design and characterization of new catalytic materials.
· Lead high-impact research and publish as first author in top-tier journals.
· Work with industrial, academic, and government collaborators.
Essential Qualifications:
A PhD in a relevant field such as:
· Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry
Candidates should have expertise in high-throughput materials synthesis and characterization. Additional expertise in the following areas is considered to be an asset:
· Electrocatalysis for OER
· Electrochemical flow cells
· PEM-WE design, assembly and usage
· Instrument control scripting and data integration via APIs
How to Apply:
Your application package should include:
1. A cover letter describing your interest and qualifications
2. Your curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Contact information for 3 referees who have confirmed their willingness to provide reference letters
4. Two representative publications authored by the candidate
Email your application to sjoerd.hoogland@utoronto.ca, with the subject line: HT OER PDF Application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equity Statement: The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
