Scientist - Brain Computer Interface BCI
Scientist - Brain Computer Interface BCI
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TheBloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital invite applications for a scientist in the field of brain computer interface (BCI).
The successful candidate will lead a stellar program of research with a focus on development and children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences and their families. The individual will be responsible for securing competitive research funding attracting and training topnotch graduate students publishing high impact journal articles and leading knowledge translation activities. The scientist is expected to interface seamlessly with clinical and research teams at Holland Bloorview.
Candidates must have: a PhD in a related field and a proven record of accomplishments in BCI including core technical expertise encompassing mental task paradigms and associated experimental designs for eliciting specific brain signals different modalities for interrogating the developing brain advanced neural signal processing application and evaluation of machine learning algorithms deep learning architectures and cognate training approaches biomedical instrumentation especially neural activity sensors and image processing. Demonstrated innovation in research and a promising track record of scholarship are also required. Postdoctoral training or equivalent is preferred. Experience working with diverse populations is preferred.
Candidates must be eligible for an appointment in a cognate department/institute at the University of Toronto.
Competencies required include: ability to formulate and lead an innovative research program in BCI and; superb scientific writing abilities and proficiency with writing journal articles; ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams in an interdisciplinary academic environment ability to effectively communicate with clinicians and faculty of diverse backgrounds; strong grasp of emerging knowledge translation practices; compelling potential to contribute to evidencebased practice and bestpractice guidelines; exemplary mentorship skills with potential to train the next generation of innovative scientists; excellent teaching and presentation skills; and proven analytical skills and critical thinking.
Qualified candidates should submit a curriculum vitae a maximum 2page research plan 3 representative journal publications and names of 3 academic references.
Start Date: April 1 2025
Deadline: Posted until filled
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospitalis Canadas largest childrens rehabilitation hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Chosen as one ofGreater Torontos Top Employers by the Globe and Mail and listed among Canadas Top 40 Research Hospitals since 2013Holland Bloorview is a unique and exceptional place to work. We pioneer treatments technologies therapies and realworld programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. TheBloorview Research Instituteis Canadas only hospitalembedded childhood disability research institute. Client and familycentred care is among our core values. In fact the Research Institute has established a systemleading family leadership program through which families are engaged as advisors communicators reviewers and research family engagement committee members. Our worldclass scientists currently hold 6 hospitaluniversity endowed research chairs and 2 Canada Research Chairs. Research is closely integrated with teaching and clinical practice via the Centre for Leadership.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities medical complexity illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategicplan Transformative Care Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion diversity equity accessibility and antiracism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to and mutually supportive of our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients families research scientists staff participants trainees volunteers trustees and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons Indigenous Peoples women persons with disabilities LGBTQI2SA persons and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidates abilities and consideration for diversity of thought method and experience including nontraditional career paths.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting or.
Employment Type
Full Time
