Post-doctoral Researcher

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Supportive Care
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Job Code: 2423
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: $62,100 - $77,625 Annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: April 11, 2025

Position Summary:

Our lab is currently conducting a study to test the feasibility of a novel stepped care intervention for the assessment and management of cognitive symptoms among people with brain metastases. The post-doctoral fellow will lead the delivery of the main components of this intervention, including cognitive symptom screening in the brain metastases clinic, performing computerized and standard neuropsychological assessment, provide feedback to patients and families, and delivery of psychoeducational materials and cognitive rehabilitation strategies. Activities will also include data analysis, manuscript preparation and dissemination activities. This one-year, full-time position begins on September 2, 2025.

The fellow will have the opportunity to receive clinical supervision in accordance with the requirements for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Clinical training consists of neuropsychological assessment and consultation in the Fitzhenry Brain Metastases Program and the Pencer Brain Tumor Centre, multidisciplinary clinics that provide care for adults with brain tumors. There will be opportunities to see a wider age range and array of patients/presenting problems during the registration period from other neurological and neurosurgical programs within UHN. Primary clinical supervision will be provided by the Pencer Centre neuropsychologist. The fellow will be expected to participate in additional clinical, didactic, and academic training opportunities, including the UHN Neuropsychology Clinic rounds and group supervision meetings, and other multidisciplinary rounds and meetings at the Princess Margaret.

Duties

• Cognitive symptom screening
• Computerized and standard neuropsychological assessment
• Patient feedback on symptom screening and assessment results
• Development and delivery of cognitive rehabilitation group sessions
• Preparation of research reports and presentations
• Contribute to data analysis and manuscript preparation

Applicants should be eligible for registration by the College of Psychologists of Ontario and have completed all requirements for a PhD in Psychology. Training must have included an emphasis on cognitive neuroscience/neuropsychology research and clinical neuropsychology practica and internship. This position is open to trainees with a background in pediatric or adult neuropsychology. Applicants with appropriate neuropsychology training who have not yet defended their dissertations may also be considered within a different job classification and are encouraged to apply.

Why UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.