Research Assistant (SRI) - Focused Ultrasound Laboratory - Regular Full-time 2024-9565

The Focused Ultrasound Laboratory at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario, is looking for a motivated and serious individual to fill the role of Research Assistant. Focused ultrasound is changing how surgery is performed by allowing treatment of tumours and other diseases without ever making an incision.

Our group is one of the leading laboratories in the world in the development of highly innovative, leading-edge technology for completely non-invasive image-guided surgery and targeted drug delivery using focused ultrasound.  We are involved in a broad spectrum of projects ranging from technology development, modelling of ultrasound-tissue interactions, and evaluation of novel devices and delivery strategies in tissues and animal models.  The technology being developed in our group will be used to treat benign or malignant tumours and various neurological disorders non-invasively.  Many of these projects are conducted in close collaboration with the medical device industry.  The Physical Sciences Platform at Sunnybrook has spun off many companies and is a hotbed for innovation.

This research lab has a truly multi-disciplinary team of individuals with physics, engineering, biology, and medicine backgrounds.  The clinical relevance of this work is high, and the pace of research is fast.  This is an excellent environment for a motivated individual interested in medical technology and biomedical engineering to gain valuable skills and experience. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The research assistant will conduct key tasks including, but not limited to:

• Conduct experiments, analyze results, and write reports and manuscripts
• Review literature and design experimental protocols
• Order  supplies
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• BS or Master of Science/Engineering degree
• Experience with primary literature and review
• Past hands-on rodent animal experience
• Must be able to follow established policies, guidelines, procedures and objectives. In addition, must possess the ability to detect, analyze and creatively resolve issues as they arise
• Excellent time management, record-keeping and attention to detail are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with other team members in a dynamic environment, as well as having compassion and sensitivity for animals
• Work is on site

Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to:

FUS Recruiting

fusrecruiting@sri.utoronto.ca

DEADLINE: August 2, 2024

SUBJECT LINE MUST READ: FUS Research Assistant

No phone calls, please.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with 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.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.