Whether you're a prospective student, postdoc, or industry partner — we'd love to hear from you.
Address
Faculty of Dentistry
124 Edward Street, Room 493
Toronto, ON M5G 1G6
Canada
Karina.Carneiro@dentistry.utoronto.ca
University
University of Toronto
Faculty of Dentistry & Institute of Biomedical Engineering
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Open invitations
Come build something out of DNA.
We recruit for curiosity and interest first — prior DNA experience is not required. Applications are reviewed holistically beyond GPA and publication lists. Chemists, materials scientists, biomedical engineers, and dentists all do good work here; the lab welcomes international students. Dr. Carneiro reads every inquiry personally. For MSc and PhD positions, you must also complete the official U of T Dentistry graduate application so the admissions committee can review your candidacy.
Current openings
Each path has a different application route — review the role that fits you, then follow the steps below.
Fully-funded MSc and PhD positions in Dental Biomedical Sciences for outstanding students interested in DNA-based biomaterials, bone regeneration, and dental biomaterials. Strong backgrounds in chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, or dentistry preferred. English proficiency required; prior lab experience a plus.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a strong publication record in biomaterials, soft matter chemistry, or regenerative medicine. The position offers an opportunity to lead independent projects within the lab’s research portfolio and mentor graduate students.
University of Toronto undergraduates from biomedical or dentistry programs interested in gaining hands-on experience in DNA nanomaterial synthesis, cell culture, microscopy, and biomineralization assays.
How to apply
You do not need to be a dentist to apply. The Faculty of Dentistry runs this process jointly with the School of Graduate Studies. The official application asks you to contact a potential supervisor first, then submit a statement of research interest, your CV, two reference letters, and official transcripts (plus English proficiency scores if applicable).
By emailing the lab you send personal information (name, email, CV/content) to Dr. Carneiro. Official graduate admissions are handled by U of T, not this website.
Use your position type in the subject line (e.g. MSc, PhD, Postdoc, Undergrad).