Academic Researcher

3 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada Uhnresearch Full time
p>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.Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Krembil Research Institute
Department:Division of Brain, Imaging & Behaviour
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model:On-Site
Grade:V0:90
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $55,000 Annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year, with option to extend)
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

Position Summary
The Hodaie Lab is a part of the Division of Brain, Imaging, and Behaviour – Systems Neuroscience which aims to 1) discover and understand the fundamental principles of organization and function of the nervous system in health and disease and 2) translate this understanding into clinical practice. We offer an energetic atmosphere that fosters creative ideas and collaborations with world-renowned researchers. strong>

  • Development of all stages of research project(s) in collaboration with a team of clinicians and researchers
  • Analyses of multi-modal, clinical and pre-clinical neuroimaging datasets (e.g., anatomical, diffusion and functional MRI) for novel neuroimaging/neuroanatomical/neurosurgical research
  • Development of new research lines with potential grant writing opportunities

This opportunity will allow you to:

  • Work in a world-class clinical research environment
  • Present findings at national/international conferences (e.g., Human Brain Mapping)
  • Publish in excellent journals across a number of fields (e.g., Neurosurgery, Neuroimaging, Neurology, Psychiatry), with 2-4 anticipated publications over 2-3 years
  • Actively engage and network with the large Toronto brain science community with one of the highest densities of neuroscientists in North America

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

  • A neuroimaging Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, medical physics, or related fields
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Peripheral nerve imaging, diffusion MR tractography and analysis, MR image acquisition, pre-clinical models
  • Strong scripting or programming expertise in one or more of the following languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, R
  • Expertise in one or more neuroimaging software/tools with prior work in image analysis: 3D Slicer, MRtrix3, FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, SPM
  • Ability to work independently and deliver on schedule
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Committed to continuous learning and improvement
Qualifications
  • Completion of a doctoral degree (PhD) from a recognized and competitive institution
  • Well-developed computer skills and/or the ability to learn new computer programs for analyzing imaging data
  • Ability to plan experiments and rigorously analyze data, and work collaboratively with various research partners
  • Good statistical analysis knowledge is required
  • Excellent problem solving skills and critical thinking
  • Ability to work independently, and as a team member in a collaborative manner
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including scientific writing skill as evidenced by a strong publication record
  • Ability to advise, guide and mentor students (e.g., summer/graduate students)
Additional Information

Why join UHN?

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • 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.)

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