Post Doctoral Fellow Research Suicide Studies

The Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND – www.canbind.ca), established in 2011, seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow in computational neuroscience to join a large, integrated data analysis group as part of a collaboration with a partner company. This position is intended for Candidates with PhD (or MD) training, who have extensive experience analyzing large, complex datasets, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in data analysis, interpretation, presentation and publication. The position is based at the Centre for Depression and Suicide Studies at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, ON, but will involve extensive communication and interaction with colleagues and collaborators both nationally and internationally. CAN-BIND and their industry partners shared common interest in innovation in depression treatment and identification of biomarkers of disease and treatment response, as well as understanding the biological basis of depression. This position is temporary, full-time for one year with possibility of renewal for a second year.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research Activities (75% of work time)

Use advanced computational and modelling methods to plan and carry out integrated data analysis using molecular, clinical, imaging, EEG data collected by CAN-BIND researchers

Take a leadership role on the planning, writing and submission of scientific manuscripts

Assist in the writing and submission of research grant applications

Participation in research meetings locally, across Canada and with international collaborators

Managerial (25% of work time)

Initiate new research projects, including development of proposals and protocols

Prepare progress reports related to assigned projects

May be required to supervise and/or train junior team members

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

PhD or MD in related discipline

Demonstrated skills in computational neuroscience

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to initiate a program of research excellence in mental health and neuroscience

Demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to design, execute and manage multiple studies

Excellent organization/planning skills, project management and attention to detail

Effective problem-solving skills

Previous experience in molecular biology, integrated analysis and machine learning approaches