Postdoctoral Researcher

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: KITE Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: V0:90
Hours: 37.5
Salary: $51,750 - $72,450 annually (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: August 16, 2024

Position Summary

The successful candidate will support the clinical research activities of the Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre (SPARC) activities at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre (550 University Ave, Toronto).

SPARC is a clinical-research interdisciplinary program for the investigation of pain and chronic pain disorders involving research with backgrounds in physical medicine and rehabilitation, biomedical engineering, neurophysiology, clinical epidemiology and kinesiology. We are looking for a motivated individual who wishes to engage and lead innovative and translational clinical research endeavours with a focus on improving patient health outcomes. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for leading clinical research that can be translated and used as a foundation for developing evidence-based clinical practice models. The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate closely with clinicians including physiatrists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, psychologists, physiologists and biomedical engineers. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for the coordination of multiple research studies from its inception to its completion

Duties:

• Develop protocols for functional and structural brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using high field (7T), mid—field (3T) and low field (0.5T) MRI systems.
• Analyze MRI results using current software tools and write up findings as 1st author papers
• Preparation and submission of manuscripts of study findings
• Present research findings at national and international scientific meetings
• Help in the supervision and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students
• Maintaining a research participant database
• Other duties as assigned

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in medical physics, engineering or neuroscience focused on quantitative medical imaging (MRI and or PET/CT imaging)
• Awarded a PhD within 5 years at the time of application, or an MD or DDS within the previous 10 years
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis background
• Advanced clinical research experience, especially with data analysis
• Strong writing skills
• A keen motivation to make a difference and to achieve goals
• Excellent record of scientific publication and communication
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Organizational skills and effective time management
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience with the machine learning, database development and management of large datasets, including data entry and data cleaning would be an asset
• Excellent track record of meeting deadlines and project targets

Why join 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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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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