Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) - TMS and MRI Study - Temporary Full-time 2024-8977

at  Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

The human brain imaging lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) led by Dr. Fa-Hsuan Lin develops new imaging and interventional methods to better understand the human brain functions and to improve the quality of life for neurological and psychiatric patients. We particularly focus on technical development in neuroimaging and neuromodulation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalograph (EEG), stereo-EEG (SEEG), and transcranial electromagnetic stimulation (TMS). We are hiring a postdoc with the expertise in MRI, EEG, and TMS experiment design, data collection, and data analysis to join this endeavor.

The primary responsibility of the postdoc fellow is to initiate and carry out concurrent TMS and MRI research. Duties include:

• Develop experimental setups, MRI sequences, image reconstructions, and signal processing for concurrent TMS-MRI to study human cognitive and emotion function
• Work with clinical and industrial collaborators. Collect and analyze data for collaborative projects
• Participate in abstract, poster, paper, and grant writing
• Provide direct supervision for assigned junior lab members, including postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and summer students.

To support research, we are equipped with MRI-compatible TMS systems (MagVenture) with neuronavigation from Rogue Research. We also have tailored TMS-compatible MRI receiver coil arrays and TMS coil holders to facilitate concurrent TMS-MRI experiments. EEG systems (Brain Products) compatible with 3T MRI and TMS are available in the lab. 3T MRI systems are accessible at Sunnybrook.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related fields with a strong technical background
• A track record of international peer-reviewed journal publication for human neuroimaging studies using fMRI and TMS.
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to listen and communicate, as needed to foster a team approach to research
• Able to set priorities successfully, and coordinate work flow around grant deadlines and grant applications
  Language of work: English
  Employment term: Temporary full-time (1-year contract) with potential to renew
  Location: Toronto
  Qualified applicants should forward their resume along with a cover letter and the names of three references to: fhlin@sri.utoronto.ca
  We would like to thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

• Develop experimental setups, MRI sequences, image reconstructions, and signal processing for concurrent TMS-MRI to study human cognitive and emotion function
• Work with clinical and industrial collaborators. Collect and analyze data for collaborative projects
• Participate in abstract, poster, paper, and grant writing
• Provide direct supervision for assigned junior lab members, including postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and summer students