Research Positions
There are currently no available positions in the Dworkin group at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
The Dworkin Group is strongly committed to upholding the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Consistent with the Tri-Agency Statement on EDI, and the Dimensions Program at TMU, the Dworkin group will foster an environment in which all will feel comfortable, safe, supported, and free to speak their minds and pursue their research interests. The Dworkin group recognizes that engineering culture can feel exclusionary to traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM fields (those who identify as women, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, and/or people with disabilities). By acknowledging the EDI issues that exist in our field, we aim to validate the challenges faced by each group member, and continually strive to improve our group’s culture for all members.
Prospective Undergraduate Research Assistants (RAs)
TMU undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher should email Dr. Dworkin and attach a CV and (unofficial) transcript. Please identify which areas of our research you are interested in. Note that for summer RAs, funding is often available from NSERC and/or TMU, however, application deadlines are early. Please contact Dr. Dworkin in January if you are interested in a summer RA.
Prospective Master’s Students
Potential Masters students should email Dr. Dworkin and attach a CV. In the email text, include the following information:
- Area(s) of Dr. Dworkin’s research in which you are interested.
- Undergraduate Institution and year of graduation (or expected year of graduation).
- Country where you did your Bachelor’s degree if other than Canada.
- A list of any publications or conference papers/presentations (this is not a requirement).
- Cumulative Bachelor’s GPA (do not convert from the scale used at your home university).
- GPA in your last two completed years (do not convert from the scale used at your home university).
Note that for international students, an English proficiency exam might be required.
All prospective students must apply formally to the TMU Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering Program in the TMU Graduate School. Formal applications should be received and completed by January to ensure your application is evaluated early and considered before offers are made, however, application are normally accepted through spring and summer.
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents who are admitted to the MASc. program will receive full funding which will cover tuition and living expenses. International students who are admitted to the MASc. program will receive funding which will cover tuition and partial living expenses.
In the past, funding packages have included:
- Stipend: approx. $18,500 per year
- Scholarship: $6000 per year for domestic students
- TAships: approx. $8000 per year (not guaranteed and partly by a competitive basis)
Prospective PhD Students
Potential PhD students should email Dr. Dworkin and attach a CV. In the email text, include the following information:
- Area(s) of Dr. Dworkin’s research in which you are interested.
- Undergraduate and Master’s Institutions and years of graduation (or expected year of graduation).
- Country where you did your Bachelor’s and Master’s degree if other than Canada.
- A list of any publications submitted, accepted, or published, and the impact factors of the respective journals. Do not include publications in journals that do not have stated impact factors.
- Bachelor’s and Master’s GPAs (do not convert from the scale used at your home university).
Note that for international students, an English proficiency exam might be required.
All prospective students must apply formally to the TMU Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering Program in the TMU Graduate School. Formal applications should be received and completed by January to ensure your application is considered before offers are made, however, application are normally accepted through spring and summer..
All PhD students will receive funding which will cover tuition and living expenses.
In the past, funding packages have included:
- Stipend: approx. $21,500 per year or more
- Scholarship: $8000 per year for domestic students
- Scholarship: $14,000 per year for international students
- TAships: approx. $8000 per year (not guaranteed and partly by a competitive basis)
Prospective Postdoctoral Scholars
Potential Postdoctoral scholars should email Dr. Dworkin and attach a CV. In the email text, include the following information:
- Area(s) of Dr. Dworkin’s research in which you are interested.
- Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD Institutions and years of graduation (or expected year of graduation).
- Country where you did your Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees if other than Canada.
- A list of any publications submitted, accepted, or published, and the impact factors of the respective journals. Do not include publications in journals that do not have stated impact factors.
- Bachelor’s and Master’s GPAs (do not convert from the scale used at your home university).
Travel Grants for Graduate Students
A variety of funding sources are available for graduate students to attend conferences.
- Up to $500 from the YSGS. See: YSGS Funding Link
- Up to $1000 from FEAS. See: FEAS Funding Link
- PhD students have $2000 and MASc students have $1000 which can be used for conference travel over the course of their studies. It can be spread over multiple conferences. The form to apply for this funding can be found here.