Job Description

Company DescriptionUHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $53,303-$69,293 (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Closing Date: April 3, 2025Position SummaryWe are seeking an independent and highly motivated recent PhD graduate with a strong background in neuroscience and in-vivo electrophysiology to join our research team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing advanced in-vivo electrophysiology experiments, including head-fixed awake recordings, stereotaxic surgery, and electrode implantation. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of neuroscience using rodent models and various electrophysiological techniques.

• Conduct advanced in-vivo electrophysiology experiments, including head-fixed awake recordings
• Perform stereotaxic surgery and electrode implantation in rodent models
• Analyze and interpret electrophysiological data to support neuroscience research
• Collaborate with the research team to design and execute experiments
• Contribute to the development of new experimental protocols and techniques
• Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and results

Qualifications

• Experience with head-fixed awake recordings in rodent models.
• Proficient in stereotaxic surgery and implantation of electrodes for acute and chronic recordings.
• Hands-on experience with in-vivo electrophysiology, optostimulation, and related techniques.
• Familiarity with recording hardware/software such as Neuropixels, Neuronexus, or similar technologies.
• Ability to interpret complex electrophysiological data and analyze experimental results.
• Knowledge of calcium imaging is a plus.
• Highly motivated PhD, MD or MD/PhD graduate.
• Expertise in neuroscience is required.
• Applicants should be ambitious, independent and hard-working.
• Post doc will be given a high impact project but will also have creative freedom to pursue their own ideas.
• Previous work in a research environment is an asset
• Publications in high quality journals required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional InformationWhy 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 makes it a differentiating factor, allowing 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

) * Close 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 along with 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. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the 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.

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