Research Fellow - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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About SickKidsDedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.Position DescriptionPostdoctoral Position in Cardiovascular BiomechanicsFaculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Division of Cardiovascular SurgeryCampus: University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick ChildrenDescriptionThe Advanced Thermal/Fluids Optimization, Modelling and Simulation (ATOMS) Laboratory in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is looking to fill a Postdoctoral position. ATOMS research methods involve numerical simulations of multi-scale, multi-physics biomedical systems using in-house and commercial codes with experimental calibration and validation of simulation models at SickKids.We are announcing this open position to focus on fluid flow applications in the cardiovascular systems for congenital cardiac pathologies and devices for Fontan procedures.Description of Duties: The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of Prof. Cristina Amon (MIE, U of Toronto) and Dr. Osami Honjo (SickKids, UHN) in a project sponsored by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, perform research and training, prepare reports and presentations, develop research proposals and funding applications, supervise and train undergraduate/graduate students on a day-to-day basis, and author scientific publications and conference talks.Minimum QualificationsEducationDoctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Physics, or related fields with a focus on numerical simulation of fluid flow in the cardiovascular system, as well as related experimental work.ExperienceFamiliarity with North America’s academic/scientific research environment. Academic experience as graduate student or postdoctoral fellow in the US or Canada would fulfill this requirement.SkillsKnowledge of and experience with several of the following:Advanced CFD/FEA methods and algorithms for laminar and turbulent flow, and fluid-structure interaction,Commercial and open-source CFD codes, such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, SimVascular, OpenFOAM and/or FEniCS,Workflows for the creation of patient-specific simulations models from CT/MRI data,Commercial or open-source mesh generation tools (e.g., MeshSim, Tetgen, GMSH),Design and construction of experimental flow loops and associated instrumentation and data acquisition systems,Ethical procurement of patient-specific data, including the development and submission of applications to Ethical Review Boards, andStrong technical and analytical skills with solid understanding of relevant research methodologies, with an outstanding record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Ability to identify, develop and effectively pursue opportunities for research collaborations and partnerships.OtherWell-developed interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.Ability to mentor effectively students and to exercise tact and judgement in working with personnel under their supervision.Demonstrated initiative and technical ability.Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.Employment Type: Full-time 1 year term with possible renewal, 1.0 FTEThe normal hours of work are 35 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow (pro-rated for those holding a partial appointment) recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.Application Instructions: Applications should send resumes by July 20, 2021 to both Dr. Cristina Amon (cristina.amon.utoronto.ca) and Dr. Osami Honjo (via SickKids Careers page). Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled.Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.Our Commitment to DiversityThe children and families we care for are diverse, and so are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team.If requested, SickKids is proud to make available accommodations to support applicants with disabilities during the interview and assessment process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.How to ApplyTip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.