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Position

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Tire Wear and Urban Air Quality

Employer

University of Toronto

Location

Toronto, Canada

Sector

Academic

Relevant division

Atmospheric Sciences (AS)

Type

Full time

Level

Experienced

Salary

Open

Required education

PhD

Application deadline

Open until the position is filled

Posted

7 November 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an active research project focusing on tire wear particles and non-exhaust emissions (NEEs), co-led by Profs.

Arthur

Chan and Greg Evans. This project investigates the seasonal trends, size distributions, and atmospheric dispersion of Tire Wear Particles (TWPs) in an urban area, specifically utilizing high-volume air sampling and advanced analytical chemistry techniques.



The successful candidate will play a leading role in collecting and analyzing field samples using pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GCMS), evaluating meteorological and traffic influences, and preparing peer-reviewed publications. See https://bit.ly/4eOWbKg for detailed description.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit (via email) a 1-page cover letter detailing their research background and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae (CV), and the contact information of two to three skilled references. Evaluation of applications will begin on November 30.

For inquiries or to submit your application package, please contact Prof. Arthur Chan ([email protected]).

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