Senior Scientist I (Tanenbaum Chair in Neuroscience Research)
Senior Scientist I (Tanenbaum Chair in Neuroscience Research)
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Krembil Brain Institute
Department: Research
Reports to: Research Institute Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: July 18 2025
Position Summary
The Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) at University Health Network (UHN) a University of Toronto (U of T) teaching hospital is seeking applicants for the Tanenbaum Chair in Neuroscience Research. The successful candidate currently holds a Senior Scientist appointment at the Krembil Brain Institute and must already hold or be eligible for a full-time clinical or status-only academic appointment within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine U of T at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The term of the Chair position is 5 years with the opportunity for one 5-year renewal following a successful review.
The Tanenbaum Chair in Neuroscience Research will develop and lead research that supports KBIs mission to understand brain diseases using preclinical models with a goal of translating bench research to bedside impact. The role will involve active leadership nationally and internationally to advance strategies for neuroscience research. The Chairholder will integrate build and strengthen the Institutes efforts and champion collaborative and integrative research to build bridges between KBI U of T and other TAHSN hospitals. The Chairholder will also collaborate with and leverage the expertise of clinicians and researchers at KBI.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- A complete package MUST include the following elements.
Please combine these into a SINGLE file to attach to the application:- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research program proposal (up to 2 pages excluding references)
- Teaching and mentorship statement (1/2 page)
- Equity diversity and inclusion statement (1/2 page)
Duties
- The successful applicant has established and will continue to maintain an original competitive and independently funded research program of international caliber
- Will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Qualifications :
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant scientific discipline as well as significant postdoctoral research experience and an established record of research excellence
- The successful applicant is appointed as a Senior Scientist at the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN
- Candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of 1) outstanding peer-reviewed publications in leading journals; 2) successful research funding (peer-reviewed grants fellowships etc.); 3) presentations at significant conferences; and 4) significant leadership experience in directing a research team
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 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 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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
