Job Description

The Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) seeks a full-time, permanent Independent Scientist who has an established research portfolio in the area of translational psychiatry, with a strong background in molecular and cellular neuroscience using preclinical models of psychiatric disorders. The successful candidate is expected to lead an independent research program on studying neural bases of complex behaviours, including mood and cognitive regulation, and the underlying psychopathological mechanisms at gene, cell, protein, and circuit levels, with an overall scope of identifying novel and effective strategies for treatment and prevention of mental illnesses.

Special emphasis will be placed on expertise with neuronal proteome changes that may occur commonly or differentially in men and women across the lifespan, causing neural circuit vulnerability and hence contributing to symptom emergence. The overarching goals of the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s program should be to identify novel targets and pharmacological agents that would allow for the rapid translation of findings into putative drug development in human subjects (i.e., bench-to-bedside translation).

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Additionally, the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s established program is expected to complement and synergize with the exiting cross-institutional programs on clinical and preclinical studies on psychiatric genetics, brain imaging, informatics, and drug development.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field, from a recognized institution with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with addiction and mental health research.
• Extensive training in cellular and molecular neurobiology, with significant background and demonstrated expertise with functional biochemistry, proteomics, cellular imaging, genetic manipulation and behavioural analysis in rodents.
• A proven track record in publishing in high impact peer reviewed journals and
• A proven track record in obtaining federal and or extramural funding.
• Experience supervising and overseeing staff and students and building a scientific research team
• A proven track record of strong collaboration with experts in the field.
• Candidate is expected to support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.

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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH\xe2\x80\x99s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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