Postdoctoral Fellow – Enhancing Child Development and Participation with Brain-Computer Interface Technology

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellow position working on clinical applications of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for children and youth. This appointment has a term length of 1 year with the opportunity of extension for up to three years.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative research in child development and participation through BCI technology. We seek candidates passionate about the clinical implementation of non-invasive (BCIs) for neurodiverse children and youth. This interdisciplinary patient and family-centered research involves medicine, rehabilitation, and engineering faculties, aiming to enhance participation and development through play, mobility, and communication for people with neurological impairments.

A background in rehabilitation sciences, neuroscience, or developmental psychology is preferred. Successful candidates will have strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills to work effectively with patients, families, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners and contribute successfully to this intersectoral research.

Participating in the learning of undergraduate and graduate students and research assistants is a key responsibility. Successful candidates will work with their supervisor to develop a learning and development plan and attend professional development training in research ethics, integrity, and project management.

Duties

  • Evaluate the impact of non-invasive BCI technology on play, mobility, and communication for neurodiverse children and youth.
  • Design experiments, data collection protocols, and administrative approvals. Oversee participant recruitment, data collection, and data analysis.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.
  • Write research grant and scholarship applications. Prepare academic manuscripts and project reports.
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing with partners, the academic community, and industry stakeholders.
  • Create patient and provider-facing education and training materials to support BCI technology use.

You can find more information about the position here.