Scientist II (in Brain Circuits)
Scientist II (in Brain Circuits)
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Job Description
Street Address: TWH / Toronto Western Hospital 399 Bathurst St Toronto ON M5T 2S8
Union: NonUnion
Site: Krembil Research Institute
Department: Research
Reports to: Institute Director
Work Model: OnSite
Grade: XE:03
Hours: 37.5
Salary: $139199 $200432 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: MonFri
Status: FullTime Permanent
Closing Date: June 16 2025
Position Summary
The Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto (UofT) and the Krembil Research Institute at University Health Network (UHN) are accepting applications for a fulltime permanent Scientist position with nontenured faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the specialty area of neuroscience. The position is available immediately. The Search Committee is seeking an outstanding individual with a proven international track record in neuroscience.
Duties
- The successful applicant will initiate and maintain an original competitive and independently funded research program of international caliber
- Expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- The successful applicant will be appointed as a Scientist at the Krembil Research Institute at UHN and is expected to qualify for an academic crossappointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor (status only) in the Department of Physiology Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto depending on their career stage.
Qualifications :
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline as well as significant postdoctoral research experience and an established record of research excellence.
- Candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of:
- 1) outstanding peerreviewed publications; 2) successful research funding (peerreviewed grants fellowships etc.) and 3) presentations at significant conferences.
- Individuals with expertise in developing cuttingedge technologies and strengths in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: neural circuits systems neuroscience and plasticity.
- A complete package must include (please combine this into one file attachment):
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A research program proposal (up to 2 pages excluding references)
- Teaching and mentorship statement (1/2 page)
- Equity diversity and inclusivity statement (1/2 page)
- The names and contact information of 3 references
Candidates should also indicate possible alignment with the Institutes current clinical strengths such as those in movement disorders stroke and epilepsy.
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 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 :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
