Postdoctoral Researcher (Neuroscience)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Toronto seeks an independent researcher with a recent PhD in neuroscience to join its team. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing neural data, and contributing to publications. Ideal candidates will have expertise in in-vivo electrophysiology or neuromodulation and a strong scholarly track record. This temporary full-time position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking neuroscience research.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Qualifications

• Recent PhD in neuroscience or a related field required.
• Strong track record of first-author publications.
• Hands-on expertise in in-vivo electrophysiology or neuromodulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in-vivo electrophysiology experiments.
• Contribute to grant development and manuscripts.
• Analyze neural data and build reusable analysis pipelines.

Skills

In-vivo electrophysiology

Neuromodulation

Python

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Signal processing software

Job description

Overview

Union: Non-Union | Number of vacancies: 1 | Site: Krembil Research Institute | Department: Research | Reports to: Steven Carcone, Program Manager | Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Shifts: Day | Status: Temporary Full-time | Closing Date: October 31 2025

Position Summary

We are seeking an independent, highly motivated recent PhD graduate with a strong background in neuroscience, specifically human in vivo electrophysiology, neuromodulation, intracranial electrophysiology, or brain–computer interfaces (BCI) to join our research team. You will design and execute rigorous experiments, analyze and interpret neural data, and help translate findings into high-quality figures, manuscripts, and presentations. Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary work (clinical, engineering, computational) and contributing to collaborative documents (protocols, ethics submissions, and occasional proposal sections) is valued.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking team at the forefront of neuroscience, working with advanced tools and methodologies to unravel the mysteries of brain. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about cutting-edge neuroscience research and eager to contribute to impactful projects. Join us in advancing neuroscience research, making a difference in understanding and treating neurological conditions and improving brain health.

For more information about the lab please visit the website and LinkedIn page.

Duties

• Proactively contribute to grant development—from conceptualizing aims to drafting sections (rationale, methods), producing figures, and generating preliminary data.
• Design and execute experiments in in-vivo electrophysiology and/or neuromodulation.
• For intracranial / BCI projects: plan tasks, oversee acquisition and preprocessing, perform spike/LFP analysis and basic decoding; integrate hardware/software as needed.
• Analyze data in Python / MATLAB with robust QC, statistics, and reproducible visualization; build reusable analysis pipelines.
• Collaborate with clinical and lab teams to schedule sessions, align timelines, and uphold patient-safety and workflow requirements.
• Prepare manuscripts, posters, and abstracts.

Qualifications

• PhD recently obtained in neuroscience or a related field.
• Strong scholarly track record (first-author publications) and experience with grant submissions, especially in Canada.
• Clear academic trajectory toward a future faculty role, evidenced by initiative in grant proposals and manuscripts, ownership of sub-projects, and collaborative leadership within a lab.
• Hands-on expertise in at least one: in-vivo electrophysiology, neuromodulation (e.g., DBS), human intracranial electrophysiology (sEEG), or BCI.
• Experience acquiring / analyzing neural signals (spikes, LFP, ECoG), including intraoperative or EMU recordings; familiarity with intracranial electrode technology.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for signal processing, statistics, and visualization; reproducible workflows (version control, notebooks).
• Familiarity with recording hardware / software (e.g., Ripple, TDT, Intan, Neuropixels, Neurolynx) and basic hardware / software integration.
• Experience with stereotaxic surgery and electrode implantation and/or head-fixed awake rodent models; optogenetic / photostimulation experience is an asset.
• Data stewardship: organizing code, data, and metadata to shared standards (e.g., NWB) and use of data-management tools (e.g., REDCap).
• Experience preparing protocols and REB / Health Canada submissions and amendments (or equivalent regulatory processes).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.

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 differentiates us and allows 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, and satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's 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. If it is determined that any information provided by a candidate is misleading, inaccurate, or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue 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: Contract

Key Skills

Intelligence Community Experience, Python, SPSS, Microsoft Word, R, Regression Analysis, Windows, Stata, Microsoft PowerPoint, Research Experience, Data Modeling, Writing Skills