Postdoctoral fellow, Sunnybrook Research Institute
Status: Full time
Start date: May 2023
Sunnybrook Research Institute is looking for a Postdoctoral fellow to work on several research projects related to neuromodulation in preclinical models of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Responsibilities Skills and Qualifications (important requisites)
Be familiar with behavioural tasks and practical aspects of rodent behaviour.
Conduct stereotactic procedures in rodents
Conduct neurochemical and immunohistochemistry experiments
Conduct optogenetics and chemogenetics experiments
Be fairly independent and conduct research in collaboration with other team members
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Being able to work sporadically on weekends is requirement.
Work requires the candidate to be on site and not work remotely.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Clement Hamani at
[email protected]
Applications should be submitted electronically and should include
1) A cover letter describing how the candidate’s background, qualifications, and research skills meet the skills and qualifications required for this position
2) Complete Curriculum Vitae
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada 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.
We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute 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 Research Institute 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.
Sunnybrook Research Institute 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 Research Institute 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.
