Post-doctoral Clinical Research Fellow - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Clinical and Cognitive Neuroimaging

A postdoctoral research fellow position at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is available with immediate start in the Knight Lab.

The position is initially available for a 1-year period with the possibility of extension to 2-3years, depending on further funding.

This project examines functional (fMRI) and structural (MRI & DTI) brain circuits in children and adolescents with lupus (particularly CNS lupus).

A substantial amount of MRI, behavioural and clinical data already exists for this project and the motivated researcher will be able to start analysis and writing immediately.

Your Profile

We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to work in close collaboration with engineers, project coordinators, the PI, external collaborators and stakeholders in analysing pre-existing and new MRI, clinical and behavioural data.

Neuroimaging experience is necessary.

As a postdoc in this position you will be expected to:

hold a PhD in a relevant area (physics, engineering, computer sciences, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging);

- have experience with MRI/DTI analyses;
- hold a track record in research commensurate with your level of experience post

PhD;

- have experience with programming (e.g., Matlab, Python, or R) and signal processing/time series analyses;
- have excellent communication skills (oral and written);
- be able to work independently and meet progress report deadlines.

A background knowledge of psychiatric and neurological disease would be advantageous.

Your Work Environment
The principal investigator on this project is Dr. Andrea Knight.

We Offer:

Salary commensurate with experience, depending on qualifications and experience post-PhD. In addition, we offer an attractive groups benefits package, that includes coverage for dental, drug and medical.

The employment will be for a period of 1-year, with a possibility of extension to 2-years on performance, and 3 years depending on funding.

Toronto is a world-class city, rated in the top ten cities worldwide for its livability. It has a rich & vibrant neuroscience community.
The institute offers many opportunities for career development and additional extracurricular training as part of the Research Training Centre.

Additional Information:

The post is available from May 29th, 2023 and will remain open until the position is filled.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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