Postdoctoral Researcher
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre
Department: KITE Research
Reports to: SPARC Director
Work Model: OnSite
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $53303 $72450 annually (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Fulltime; 2 years with possibility of extension pursuant to performance and funding
Closing Date: April 30 2025
Position Summary
University Health Network (UHN) is looking to fill the role of Postdoctoral Researcher.
The successful candidate will lead research related to collaborative activities between Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre (SPARC) and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre.
SPARC conducts research focused on chronic pain adopting an interdisciplinary approach that draws on the fields of biomedical engineering physical medicine and rehabilitation clinical epidemiology and kinesiology. CMCC conducts research in areas related to chiropractic care including spine and joint instability and degeneration inflammation and chronic pain.
We are looking for a motivated individual to lead research in musculoskeletal/nervous system dysfunction and mechanisms of chronic pain with a view to translating basic science to improve patient health outcomes. The postdoctoral researcher will use their background in basic science research to collaborate closely with researchers and clinicians including physiatrists chiropractors physiotherapists kinesiologists and psychologists
Duties:
- Prepare grant applications
- Develop research protocols and Research Ethics Board applications
- Conduct and oversee research including data collection
- Analyze data
- Prepare manuscripts
- Present research findings at scientific meetings
- Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Contribute to an interdisciplinary research team
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- PhD in relevant discipline (e.g. biomedical science biochemistry cellular & molecular biology biomedical engineering kinesiology physiology neuroscience) must be obtained within the previous 5 years
- Wet lab expertise (e.g. cell culture qPCR western blotting immunohistochemistry microscopy electrophysiology proteomics)
- Excellent record of scientific publication
- Successful record in obtaining competitive research funding
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Clinical experience is considered an asset but not required
Additional Information :
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/
- 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 onsite gyms etc.
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
