Scientist II (in Visual System Circuitry) – University Health Network

Title of the Job: Scientist II (in Visual System Circuitry)

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Site: Krembil Research Institute
Department: Research
Reports to: Institute Director
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: XE:02
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $139,199 – $200,432 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 15, 2024Position SummaryThe Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, at the Krembil Research Institute (Krembil) of the University Health Network (UHN) is accepting applications for a full-time permanent Scientist position in the specialty area of neuroscience as it pertains to the visual system. This position would complement existing strengths within the Institute in the areas of retinal development/repair, axon guidance, neural-glial interactions, spinal cord injury, human stem cell disease modeling, advanced imaging, genomics, proteomics, medicinal chemistry, neurophysiology, computational neuroscience and inflammatory disease. The Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute encompasses research, care and therapeutics for eye disease and demonstrated research contributions to this mission would be an asset.Duties

• The successful applicant will initiate and maintain an original, competitive, and independently funded research program of international caliber
• Expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• The successful applicant will be appointed as a Scientist at the Krembil Research Institute at UHN, and is expected to qualify for an academic cross-appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor (status only) at an appropriate department at the University of Toronto at a level commensurate with their experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline, as well as significant postdoctoral research experience and an established record of research excellence.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of: 1) successful research funding (peer-reviewed grants, fellowships, etc.); 2) publications in leading journals; 3) presentations at significant conferences; and 4) increasing leadership experience in directing a research team.

Additional InformationApplication Materials

• A complete package MUST include the following (please combine these into a SINGLE file to attach to the application):

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A research program proposal (up to 2 pages, excluding references)
• Teaching and mentorship statement (1/2 page)
• Candidates should also indicate possible alignment with the Institute strengths in the areas of retinal development/repair, axon guidance, neural-glial interactions, spinal cord injury, human stem cell disease modeling, advanced imaging, genomics, proteomics, medicinal chemistry, neurophysiology, computational neuroscience and inflammatory disease.

Why 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.

Company Name: University Health Network

Salary: $139199 – 200432 per year

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