University of Toronto
About the University of Toronto
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The University of Toronto (UofT) is among the world’s most prestigious universities. Founded in 1827, it offers over 700 undergraduate degree and 200 postgraduate degree programmes to a cohort of almost 60,000 students.
With a longstanding reputation for innovation and research, the University of Toronto was the birthplace of such ground-breaking scientific moments as the discovery of insulin and stem cell research, and the invention of the electron microscope.
The university also cites teaching as a strength in disciplines spanning medicine, business, engineering, humanities, education, and more.
With a reputation for producing leaders, it counts five Canadian prime ministers among its former students and associations with 10 Nobel laureates. Other notable alumni include the actor Donald Sutherland and the writers Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje.
It is a multi-campus university, with its St George campus in downtown Toronto likened to Oxford and Cambridge on account of its mix of green space and historical architecture.
The university’s Mississauga campus, on the banks of the Credit River to the west of the city, includes 225 acres of protected green belt, while its Scarborough campus is home to a new aquatics centre.
The university attracts many sports fans and boasts a fearsome reputation in both football and ice-hockey. Other campus attractions include more than 1,000 student organisations in addition to a recreational centre and student facilities that include an art gallery, theatre and concert hall.
Toronto itself is one of the most dynamic, vibrant cities in the world, one which places a high priority on arts and culture, and diversity and tolerance.
The city is also major international centre for business and finance, and is the third largest hub for film and television production after Los Angeles and New York.
With international students enrolled from around 160 countries, the university prides itself on being as cosmopolitan and multicultural as the city it inhabits.
Laying claim to a global mindset, the university actively partners with other leading higher education institutions and industry partners around the world to provide international opportunities to its students and faculty.
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Key Student Statistics
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- Student gender ratio
- 56 F : 44 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 39% (1)
- Students per staff
- 25.1 (1)
- Student total
- 80394 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Australia, Melbourne
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Posted
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Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant (Holding Functional Title of Psychology Assistant)
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Ref.: 534215 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychology (30200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant (Holding functional title of Psychology Assistant) in Department of Psychology (Ref. 534215) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities The appointment will commence in March 2026 on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The appointee will work in a large-scale, mental health and well-being project for primary schools in Hong Kong, under Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. He/She will be responsible for the smooth operation of the project with major tasks including: organising training courses and public education events implementing research and programme evaluation collecting and analyzing data writing technical reports on research coordinating a team of research interns performing relevant administrative tasks any other duties as assigned Requirements The appointment (Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant will be offered based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant: For the Post-doctoral Fellow post, applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent qualification in Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline. For the Senior Research Assistant post, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ research experience since the award of the first degree; or a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline plus 1 year’s post-qualification research experience; or a Ph.D. degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline. The appointee should possess: good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese & Putonghua) good research skills in Psychology or Social Sciences proficient in SPSS, MS Excel and Chinese typing experience in implementation of community/education projects will be an advantage What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to campus facilities. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.
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Posted
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Subjects Taught at the University of Toronto
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Toronto
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology