Postdoctoral Fellow

Overview

The Baycrest Academy for Research and Education has an opportunity for a POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW – I. Posting Number: 9389. Position Type: Temporary, Full-time (Two years). Union: Non-Union. Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 hours, 7hrs/shift. Date Posted: December 23, 2025. The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier international centre for the study of human brain function. The primary research focus is on memory and the executive functions of the brain, both in normal aging and in the presence of diseases and conditions that affect the brain, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. This fellowship is supervised by Drs. Rosanna Olsen in collaboration with other scientists and trainees in the Rotman Research Institute. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on age and dementia-related neurodegeneration using structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging. The research project will be shaped by the fellow’s skill, interest, and background, and the interaction with other lab members. The fellowship offers ample opportunity for manuscript preparation and conference attendance in the field of cognitive neuroscience and collaborations both within the institute and with other researchers in Toronto. The fellow will work with large open access databases including the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADNI) and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) as well as data collected by the Olsen lab.

Responsibilities

• Experimental design, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation
• Structural and functional neuroimaging with an emphasis on the medial temporal lobes and connections to the neocortex
• Behavioural and neuroimaging data analysis including harmonization of multi-site data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADNI) and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA)

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree with an emphasis on neuropsychological theory
• Experience in statistical techniques for data exploration and analysis software (e.g., R programming language)
• Experience with MRI, EEG, and/or MEG data collection and analysis
• Experience with research in cognitive aging and/or persons with dementia

Compensation

At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency. For this position, the salary range is $58,386 to $72,983. The target hiring range is $58,386 to $62,000 per year. Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.

Additional Benefits

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program