Project Manager (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-15340

Position Summary

Would you like to help invent the future of healthcare? The Focused Ultrasound Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute is developing a revolutionary medical device to non-invasively treat brain tumours and a variety of neurological disorders using focused ultrasound (FUS). The FUS Lab is now seeking a Manager for phased array transducer manufacturing, testing and Quality control. This leadership position will oversee all aspects of phased array manufacturing, experimental design and execution, quality assurance of phased arrays, and system development and testing for new applications.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the scientific rigor, reliability, and translational impact of our research program. They will provide strategic and technical leadership, coordinate closely with fabrication, hardware, software, and clinical teams, mentor team members, and contribute to scholarly outputs through peer-reviewed publications.

Summary of Duties

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team
  • Establish priorities, timelines, and deliverables for ongoing and new projects.
  • Provide planning, supervision and coordination of the various groups and activities related to the development of novel phased array systems.
• Experimental Design, Simulation & Execution
  • Direct the design, planning, and implementation of experiments in focused ultrasound.
  • Conduct computational simulations to optimize experimental design and performance.
  • Implement robotic platform to enhance efficiency in fabrication processes.
  • Perform data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation to inform project goals.
• Quality Assurance & System Validation
  • Develop and implement quality assurance protocols for phased arrays, and integrated ultrasound systems.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional and research standards for reproducibility and accuracy.
  • Coordinate with fabrication, hardware, and software teams to validate and optimize system performance.
• Collaboration & Clinical Translation
  • Work closely with the clinical research team to develop systems for clinical trials.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary project planning and problem solving.
• Scholarly Communication
  • Write academic articles for peer-reviewed journals and prepare technical reports.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Physics, Medical Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in transducer and phased array design, development and characterization, or medical device-related work.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, system testing, and/or medical device validation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing research teams or mentoring trainees.
• Strong written communication skills with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, scientists, and clinicians.

Salary & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package is provided through Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, including extended health and dental coverage, pension plan, paid vacation, and professional development support.
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