Scientist – Sunnybrook Research Institute

Position:The successful candidate will hold a PhD and/or MD, have demonstrable scientific leadership in their field and a proven track record in publishing high quality, peer reviewed research. The successful candidate will lead an independent academic program of research excellence in computational cell biology, including computational image analysis, computational modeling of dynamic cellular interactions, and systems biology approaches to assess interaction networks. Expertise in spatial omics approaches are desirable.

How To Apply: Applications should include:

1) A letter of interest. The letter should describe the applicant’s research accomplishments

2) A complete curriculum vitae including professional services, outreach, mentoring / training of highly qualified personnel and other contributions appropriate to the specific position; and

All materials should be addressed to Dr. Carol Schuurmans, Chair of the Search Committee.

Please submit your application via email to Cassandra Cheng (cassandra.cheng@sunnybrook.ca) with subject line “Scientist – Biological Sciences”)

This post will stay active until the position is filled. We would like to thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Selection Process and Criteria: The selection committee will be chaired by Carol Schuurmans and will evaluate applicants based on the application packages provided. Applications will be considered beginning February 1, 2022.

Diversity Statement: Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: women, visible minorities or persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, people from all genders, religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Career Interruptions: Sunnybrook Research Institute recognizes that scientists have varying career paths and understands the impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. Candidates are encouraged to explain any interruptions in order to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions in their assessments. For more information about employment opportunities at SRI, please contact Negeen Pak, Equity Officer, at negeen.pak@sri.utoronto.ca .

Accommodation Policy:Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are following 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 or contact Negeen Pak, Research Program and Equity Officer, at negeen.pak@sri.utoronto.ca