Postdoctoral Fellow in Ultrasound and Microbubble Therapy — Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Prof. Raffi Karshafian’s Toronto Metropolitan University lab seeks a postdoctoral fellow to lead small-animal oncology experiments for a robotic ultrasound and microbubble therapy platform. This one-year Toronto role pays CAD $50,000 annually plus 18% benefits. Relevant PhD and in vivo animal-research experience are required. Email the PI by 30 October 2026.
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ultrasound and Microbubble Therapy Laboratory is hiring a Post-Doctoral Fellow – Preclinical Applications Specialist in Toronto, Canada. The fellow will work with Prof. Raffi Karshafian and the iBEST research team on a robotic, image-guided ultrasound and microbubble therapy platform for preclinical oncology. The project is funded by NSERC Alliance and Mitacs.
The appointee will design and run small-animal studies, handle and monitor mice or rats under approved ethics protocols, collect imaging and treatment-response data, refine experimental procedures, and report practical feedback to the engineering and AI teams. The role also involves analysis, mentoring and scientific communication.
This is a one-year, 36.25-hour-per-week term position, with potential extension, due to start 1 February 2027. TMU states CAD $50,000 per year plus 18% benefits.
How to apply: Email Prof. Karshafian at karshafian@torontomu.ca with “Application” in the subject. Attach one PDF containing a cover letter, current CV and publication list, two sample papers, and contact details for three professional referees. TMU’s research-staff index lists 30 October 2026 as the deadline.
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Benefits
CAD $50,000 per year plus 18% benefits for a one-year, 36.25-hour-per-week term appointment; potential extension. Start date listed as 1 February 2027.
Eligibility summary
A PhD in a relevant biomedical, biological or engineering discipline is required. TMU encourages all qualified applicants but gives priority to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Requirements
Demonstrated hands-on small-animal research, especially with mice; ability to run or support in vivo experiments independently; experience with animal monitoring, procedures, records and approved ethics protocols; strong experimental design, troubleshooting and cross-disciplinary teamwork. Mouse tumour models, oncology, cell culture, histology, medical imaging, microbubbles and quantitative analysis are useful assets.
Documents required
Email one PDF to Prof. Raffi Karshafian with the subject “Application”. Include a cover letter addressing the criteria, current CV with publication list, two sample papers and contact details for three professional references.
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