Job Description

Interventional Psychiatry Program, St. Michael\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital

The Interventional Psychiatry program at St. Michael\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital led by Dr. Venkat Bhat is currently looking for a Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF). The Interventional Psychiatry Program offers novel psychopharmacological (e.g. IV ketamine/other anesthetic agents), neurostimulation (e.g. rTMS, ECT, emerging neurostimulation modalities) and digital therapeutic (mobile-based monitoring and interventions) interventions for Mood and other Disorders. The interdisciplinary program offers emerging and procedural interventions for psychiatric disorders, the research program aims to understand treatment-response with these emerging interventions. The fellow will also have the opportunity to work with/examine data from brain stimulation (e.g. Deep Brain Stimulation and invasive epilepsy brain mapping, Functional Electrical Stimulation) at Toronto Western Hospital/KITE where Dr. Bhat is also based. This PDF position is intended for candidates that wish to develop and refine their research skills with novel and emerging treatment modalities with an emphasis on data science. As a PDF, this role is expected to be an extension of their academic training received during their doctorate with the goal of eventually transitioning into an Independent Scientist role. In addition to Dr. Bhat, the PDF will have the opportunity to work with leading researchers in psychiatry, anesthesia, imaging, informatics and biomedical engineering. Dr. Bhat leads AI & Analytics within iBEST ( ), this PDF position in data science will focus on analysis of multimodal data collected within the program with an emphasis on biomedical engineering/signal processing/machine learning.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops novel research ideas and design scientific studies to address knowledge gap or complex problems with an emphasis on biomedical engineering/signal processing/machine learning.
• Initiates and leads studies under the supervision of a Scientist;
• Selects appropriate techniques/methods to analyze data and provides interpretation of study results
• Conducts ongoing review of relevant literature to keep up with current knowledge;
• Maintains a clear knowledge and understanding of research ethics, regulations and policies while remaining in full compliance with all applicable policies for ethical conduct to ensure adequate quality control;
• Participates in and leads team/lab meetings and research rounds by providing insightful and intellectual discussions and presentations;
• Assist the Investigator in development and initiation of research studies
• Assist in the writing and submission of research grant applications
• Assists in interpretation and implementation of study protocols
• Provides analysis, planning, execution and interpretation of study results with an emphasis on biomedical engineering/signal processing/machine learning.
• Collect, tabulate and analyze study-related data and ongoing review/development of study databases
• Authorship of journal articles; responsible for academic output of research studies
• Writes reports and manuscripts for publication as first author, while maintaining responsibility for academic output of research studies;
• Presents at local, national and/or international meetings/conferences;
• Networks and collaborates with other Researchers to keep abreast of new developments in research, to exchange information, within scope of authority, etc.;
• Assists Investigator(s) in writing/submitting research grant applications, e.g., by providing study results and interpretations, feedback on the application, developing budget and study protocols;
• Guides and mentors students on how to conduct of research/analysis and how to review their work;

Qualifications:

• PhD or MD in related discipline (5 or more years direct research experience) OR
• In the last year of completing a recognized Doctoral degree where submission of a Doctoral thesis by postdoc application period
• Expertise in neuroscience/neuro-psychiatry and brain imaging
• Ability to initiate and complete research studies as demonstrated by manuscripts and a track record of publications, particularly brain imaging
• Experience in several aspects of research study development, initiation, execution, analysis and interpretation
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain active involvement in several aspect of research study development,
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute and manage multiple studies
• Effective mentoring and coaching skills with the ability to effectively supporting team members
• Ability to make decisions, within scope of authority

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

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