Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Temporary Full-Time 2026-19010 (2026-19010)

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Lead neuromodulation studies focused on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, overseeing study design, participant recruitment, visits, data collection, and daily operations. Analyze and interpret results, publish and present findings, contribute to grants and new research initiatives, and mentor trainees and research staff.

Job details

One of Canada's Top 10 Research Hospitals, Sunnybrook Research Institute is developing innovations in care for the more than 1.3 million patients the hospital cares for annually. Sunnybrook Research Institute is the research enterprise of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Research spans three Toronto-based campuses, eight programs and three scientific platforms. Our main aims are to understand and prevent disease, and to develop treatments that enhance and extend life. Our vision is to invent the future of health care. Each year, we conduct about $100 million in research across 500,000 square feet, including in the world’s first Centre for Research in Image-Guided Therapeutics. The Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Research Institute is one of the world's first facilities to offer a comprehensive range of neuromodulation approaches in a single state-of-the-art setting. The Centre conducts pioneering clinical trials of emerging neuromodulation therapies and interventions and is internationally recognized for advancing world-first discoveries and innovations in neurological disorders. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists specializing in Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and neuromodulation. The role offers opportunities to lead clinical studies and publications, contribute to grant applications, develop new research initiatives, and mentor trainees. Summary Of Duties Lead the development and implementation of neuromodulation studies focused on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Oversee participant recruitment, study visits, data collection, and daily research operations. Contribute to study design, protocol development, and research ethics submissions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across neuromodulation, neuroimaging, and dementia research. Conduct statistical analyses, interpret findings, and prepare manuscripts for publication. Present findings at national and international conferences. Contribute to grant applications and development of new research initiatives. Mentor graduate students and research staff. Qualifications PhD in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related field PDFs must have received PhD within the past 5 years. Research experience in clinical neuroscience, cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease, neuromodulation, or related disciplines. Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills. Demonstrated scientific writing experience with peer-reviewed publications. Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A PhD in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related field is required, and the degree must have been received within the past five years. Candidates need relevant research experience, strong quantitative and statistical skills, peer-reviewed publication experience, and excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration abilities.