A PhD in Neuroscience, Behavioural Neuroscience, Psychology, Neuroendocrinology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
Minimum one (1) year of postdoctoral training in an academic, hospital, or research institute environment.
Research experience in behavioural neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, sex differences research, neurodegeneration, and/or related fields, with demonstrated experience leading complex research projects.
Demonstrated expertise in preclinical neuroscience, including experimental design, behavioural testing, cognitive assessment, transgenic rodent models, and interpretation of complex experimental data.
Research experience in Alzheimer's disease, neurodegeneration, or cognitive aging, including familiarity with disease mechanisms, preclinical models, biomarkers, and translational approaches. Experience investigating the effects of sex differences, hormones, and aging on brain health is strongly preferred.
Extensive experience with neuroscience laboratory techniques, including fluorescent immunohistochemistry, microscopy, electrochemiluminescent assays, tissue processing, quantitative imaging, and troubleshooting experimental methods.
Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, data interpretation, research reproducibility, and use of analytical tools such as Statistica (preferred), R, Python, GraphPad Prism, SPSS, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge and application of Sex- and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (SGBA+) principles in research design, analysis, interpretation, and knowledge translation.
Strong record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts, grant applications, reports, presentations, and knowledge translation materials.
Experience contributing to competitive research funding applications, including scientific strategy, proposal development, and collaborative grant submissions.
Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research staff, with the ability to provide guidance in experimental design, research methods, data analysis, scientific writing, and professional development.
Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative training environment that promotes critical thinking, scientific independence, and trainee development.
Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of research ethics, animal care protocols, regulatory requirements, data management practices, and responsible conduct of research is an asset
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $93,822.73 – $117,278.41 per year.
- Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of $93,822.73 – $140,734.09 per year
- CAMH’s Total Rewards : Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan , flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support.
This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes.
CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
CAMH est un hôpital universitaire et un institut de recherche pleinement affiliés à l'Université de Toronto. En tant qu'employé de CAMH, vous contribuerez à notre mission en soutenant l'enseignement, la recherche et les soins cliniques à travers l'hôpital.
CAMH est dédié à l'équité, à la diversité et à l'inclusion. Notre engagement est de favoriser un environnement de travail, d'enseignement et d'apprentissage qui soit inclusif, respectueux et exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.
CAMH encourage fortement les candidatures de candidats qui reflètent la diversité des communautés que nous servons, y compris les Premières Nations, les Métis et les Inuits; les communautés noires et autres communautés racialisées; les communautés LGBTQ2S+; les femmes; et les personnes en situation de handicap, y compris celles ayant une expérience vécue des défis en matière de santé mentale et d'usage de substances.
Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes origines. Merci à tous ceux qui postulent ; cependant, seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements pendant le processus de candidature ou de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer.
