Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Temporary Full-time 2026-17033

A temporary full-time, grant-funded Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available immediately, in the Physical Sciences Platform at Sunnybrook Research Institute, to develop and evaluate focused ultrasound in the spine.

This research group has a multi-disciplinary team of individuals with backgrounds in physics, engineering, biology, and medicine.  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 the field of medical technology and biomedical engineering to gain valuable skills and experience

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out experimental and computational work, performing data analysis and preparing manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing numerical models and conducting in silico analyses
• Conducting benchtop and in vivo experiments of focused ultrasound in the spine
• Analyzing research results and preparing manuscripts for publication

Requirements:

• PhD received in last 5 years in Medical Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• Strong programming skills and prior experience with acoustic simulations
• Experience operating Verasonics beamforming platform
• Experience with acoustic field measurements in spine
• Experience with large animal models of ultrasound bioeffects in the spine.

The position is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad skill set related to biomedical research. Submit your application by clicking on Apply Now below.

• The location and/or details in the job posting may change depending on operational needs.
• Qualified Applicants must submit a Résumé and cover letter with their application. Qualifications, skills and demonstrated satisfactory attendance and performance are considered as part of the selection process.