Job Description

Project: MRI-guided focused ultrasound therapyLocation: Physical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research InstituteSupervisor: Dr. Kullervo HynynenStatus: Regular, Full-timeDescription:The Focused Ultrasound Laboratory at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario is looking to fill an Electronics Engineer position. Focused ultrasound is changing the way that surgery is performed by allowing treatment of tumours and other diseases without ever making an incision. Our group is one of the leading laboratories in the world in the development of highly innovative, leading-edge technology for completely non-invasive image-guided surgery and targeted drug delivery using focused ultrasound. We are involved in a broad spectrum of projects ranging from technology development, modelling of ultrasound-tissue interactions, and evaluation of novel devices and delivery strategies in tissues and animal models. The technology being developed in our group will be used to treat benign or malignant tumours and a variety of neurological disorders non-invasively. Many of these projects are conducted in close collaboration with medical device industry. The imaging research at Sunnybrook has spun off 7 companies in the past 5 years, and is a hotbed of innovation.This research lab has a truly multi-disciplinary team of individuals with backgrounds in physics, engineering, biology, and medicine. The clinical relevance of this work is high, and the pace of research is fast. This is an excellent environment for a motivated individual interested in the field of medical technology and biomedical engineering to gain valuable skills and experience.We are looking for B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. graduates in Engineering with at least 2-5 years of experience in designing and building complete electronic systems from concept to realization. This hands-on position involves designing, building, testing and troubleshooting medical ultrasound equipment. The candidate must have experience designing and implementing analog and digital circuits at board level. The candidate will be required do schematic capture, PCB design, selecting electronic components, building and soldering prototypes. Programming microcontrollers and FPGAs and interfacing to computers is also an essential part of these designs. The candidate should be able to use electronic measurement and testing equipment.In addition, you will be expected to:

• Work within the larger context of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital and Research Institute rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee, graduate student and Hospital information at all times.
• Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of staff.
• Perform the above functions in a manner which reflects SHSC Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors and staff.

Interested individuals should email their cover letter and resume to:Deadline: July 19, 2024SUBJECT LINE MUST READ: Research Electronic Engineer, FUS LabWe thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital\'s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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