Openings
We are looking for highly motivated and creative individuals to join the CZ Lab. If you are excited about molecular bioelectronics, soft materials, or building devices that interface with living systems, we would love to hear from you.
Postdoctoral Fellows
We are actively recruiting postdoctoral fellows with a PhD in biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Strong candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: electrochemical sensing, organic electronics, polymer synthesis and characterization, microfabrication, or in vivo bioelectronics. We particularly welcome applicants interested in pursuing independent fellowships.
Graduate Students (MASc and PhD)
We are recruiting PhD and MASc students for Fall 2027 admission through the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto. Applicants with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Please contact Dr. Zhao before submitting a formal application.
MEng and Undergraduate Researchers
We welcome MEng and undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on research experience or capstone projects in molecular bioelectronics and soft materials. Summer research positions are available for students within and outside UofT.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your research experience and publications, and how they align with our group's vision, and the contact information for at least two academic references (for postdoctoral applications) to Dr. Zhao at czzhao@stanford.edu.
Please title your email [Position] Application: Name (School). For example, PhD Application: Jane Smith (UofT) or Postdoc Application: John Lee (McGill).”
Fellowship Resources
Postdoctoral fellow
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award program (CPRA), UofT Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowship, UofT Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, The L'Oréal Canada For Women in Science Young Talents fellowships, Mitacs Elevate Fellowship, Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Fellowship, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship
PhD and master's students
NSERC Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (CGRS D), Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Connaught International Scholarship, QEII-GSST, Mitacs Globalink, IBET PhD Fellowship
Undergraduate researchers
NSERC USRA, University of Toronto Research Excellence Award (UTEA), Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
UofT BME Recruiting Events
The Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto holds two recruiting events each year for prospective graduate students:
Lab Matchmaking (end of January): Rapid virtual meetings to meet with BME faculty, learn about their research, and share your interests for graduate school.
Graduate Research Day (February): Top prospective students are invited to campus for meetings with faculty and current students, as well as lab tours.
To be considered for BME recruiting events, you must submit your application to the Institute of Biomedical Engineering no later than early January.
Please visit the BME website for deadlines and further information.
Contact
Prof. Chuanzhen Zhao
Institute of Biomedical Engineering
University of Toronto
170 College Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3E3
Canada
Email: czzhao@stanford.edu