Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18797 (2026-18797)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto is seeking a highly skilled neuroimaging scientist to advance our understanding of psychiatric disorders. You will analyze complex fMRI datasets and contribute to translational research translating findings into publications.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Neuroscience or Neuroimaging, with strong programming skills in R, Python or MATLAB, and a track record of teamwork and independent work.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. awarded within last 5 years in Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, or related field.
• Experience in neuroimaging analysis (resting-state and task-based).
• Programming in R, Python, or MATLAB.
• Strong teamwork and independence.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection with interdisciplinary clinical and research teams.
• Analyze neuroimaging data and relate findings to psychiatric literature.
• Collaborate on projects involving deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound.
• Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations.
• Present results at national and international conferences.

Skills

Neuroimaging analysis

Resting-state fMRI

Task-based fMRI

Programming: R/Python/MATLAB

English communication

Education

PhD in Neuroscience/Neuroimaging or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Statistical software

Job description

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 Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program focuses on treating and researching complex brain conditions, building on decades of expertise in brain disease management. Sunnybrook is a pioneer in neuromodulation, a rapidly advancing field that uses innovative technologies to target brain circuits for treating various brain disorders. The Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation (HCN) is among the first to offer a full spectrum of neuromodulation therapies in a state-of-the-art facility. With internationally recognized researchers, HCN focuses on minimally invasive technologies to address the root causes of conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, ALS, essential tremor, brain tumors, major depression, and OCD. Our experts are committed to developing personalized, cutting-edge treatments, expanding our impact locally and globally as the field continues to evolve.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in neuroimaging analysis, with a focus on advancing our understanding of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Benjamin Davidson’s team collects resting-state and task-based fMRI data to observe functional brain changes following deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound. This role offers an exciting opportunity to analyze and interpret complex datasets, as well as to communicate research findings through manuscripts, grant applications, and oral presentations. Expertise in handling and analyzing large, complex datasets is highly desirable. This position provides an excellent foundation for a career in academic and translational research.

Summary Of Duties

• Engage with interdisciplinary clinical and research teams to support the coordination and collection of data from patients with disorders of consciousness.
• Analyze neuroimaging data and interpret findings in relation to the existing literature on psychiatric populations.
• Contribute to a range of collaborative projects focused on psychiatric disorders, including deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound treatment.
• Write and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research results at national and international conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. received within last past 5 years in Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, or a related field.
• Experience in neuroimaging analysis, including resting state and task-based analyses.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as R, Python, or MATLAB.
• Team player and self-starter with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships and coordinate teams of varying backgrounds while ensuring targets and objectives are met.
• Knowledge of computer software (including, Excel, MS Word, Power point, Statistical software, etc.).