Postdoctoral Researcher (Neuroscience)

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Krembil Research Institute
Department: Research
Reports to: Steven Carcone, Program Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: January 2, 2026

Position Summary
We are seeking an independent, highly motivated recent PhD graduate with a strong background in neuroscience, specifically human in vivo electrophysiology, neuromodulation, intracranial electrophysiology, or brain–computer interfaces (BCI), to join our research team. You will design and execute rigorous experiments, analyze and interpret neural data, and help translate findings into high-quality figures, manuscripts, and presentations. Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary work (clinical, engineering, computational) and contributing to collaborative documents (protocols, ethics submissions, and occasional proposal sections) is valued. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking team at the forefront of neuroscience, working with advanced tools and methodologies to unravel the mysteries of brain. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about cutting-edge neuroscience research and eager to contribute to impactful projects. Join us in advancing neuroscience research, making a difference in understanding and treating neurological conditions, and improving brain health.

For more information about the lab, please visit the website and LinkedIn page.

Duties 

• Proactively contribute to grant development - from conceptualizing aims to drafting sections (rationale, methods), producing figures, and generating preliminary data.
• Design and execute experiments in in-vivo electrophysiology and/or neuromodulation.
• For intracranial/BCI projects: plan tasks, oversee acquisition and preprocessing, perform spike/LFP analysis and basic decoding; integrate hardware/software as needed. 
• Analyze data in Python/MATLAB with robust QC, statistics, and reproducible visualization; build reusable analysis pipelines. 
• Collaborate with clinical and lab teams to schedule sessions, align timelines, and uphold patient-safety and workflow requirements. 
• Prepare manuscripts, posters, and abstracts.

• PhD must be awarded within the previous 5 years in neuroscience or a related field. 
• Strong scholarly track record (first-author publications) and experience with grant submissions, especially in Canada. 
• Clear academic trajectory toward a future faculty role, evidenced by initiative in grant proposals and manuscripts, ownership of sub-projects, and collaborative leadership within a lab.
• Hands-on expertise in at least one: in-vivo electrophysiology, neuromodulation (e.g., DBS), human intracranial electrophysiology (sEEG), or BCI. 
• Experience acquiring/analyzing neural signals (spikes, LFP, ECoG), including intraoperative or EMU recordings; familiarity with intracranial electrode technology. 
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for signal processing, statistics, and visualization; reproducible workflows (version control, notebooks). 
• Familiarity with recording hardware/software (e.g., Ripple, TDT, Intan, Neuropixels, Neurolynx, an asset) and basic hardware/software integration. 
• Experience with stereotaxic surgery and electrode implantation and/or head-fixed awake rodent models; optogenetic/photostimulation experience is an asset. 
• Data stewardship: organizing code, data, and metadata to shared standards (e.g., NWB) and use of data-management tools (e.g., REDCap). 
• Experience preparing protocols and REB/Health Canada submissions and amendments (or equivalent regulatory processes). 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication. 

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.