Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) - Focused Ultrasound Laboratory - Temporary Full-time 2024-9564

The Focused Ultrasound Laboratory at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a motivated and serious individual to fill the role of Post Doctoral Fellow. 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 have a track record of coming up with new ideas and taking them all the way to clinical testing and commercialized products. 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 with close collaboration with medical device industry. The imaging research at Sunnybrook has spun off several companies, and is a hotbed for innovation. The clinical relevance of this work is high, and the pace of research is fast.

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing and evaluating novel ultrasound devices for energy delivery and imaging approaches for therapy monitoring. They will work within a smaller fast paced team that is developing a novel clinical therapeutic ultrasound system. This is an outstanding environment to conduct research, publish papers and supervise students and technical staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct computer simulations of ultrasound propagation and tissue interactions
• Developing ultrasound devices and image processing methods and techniques
• Conducting relevant benchtop and preclinical experiments
• Analyzing data from experiments, and preparing academic publications and internal reports

Required background:

• PhD. in a relevant background in engineering (e.g. science, biophysics, biomedical, mechanical or electrical options) or physics is required.
• Previous experience with ultrasound is a benefit but not a requirement
• Strong experimental, data analysis, signal processing and computer programming and simulation skills are desirable.
• Attention to detail is critical
• Strong organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
• Self motivated and independent

The position is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a clinically relevant project and develop a broad skill set related to biomedical research. 

Interested individuals should email their resume and a cover letter to:

FUS Recruiting

fusrecruiting@sri.utoronto.ca

Deadline:  August 2, 2024  

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls.

http://sunnybrook.ca/research/content/?page=sri-groups-fus

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.