Postdoctoral Researcher

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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. Our group primarily focuses on structural and functional MR imaging in functional neurosurgery, with a special interest in neuropathic pain. We offer an energetic atmosphere that fosters creative ideas and collaborations with world-renowned researchers. We are currently seeking candidates with experience in advanced imaging of peripheral nerves in human and pre-clinical models.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

• 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)

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.