MSc or PhD Position in the PULSE lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute

An MSc or PhD position starting Fall 2016 is available in the laboratory for Promoting Upper Limb Stroke rEcovery (PULSE), led by Dr. Joyce Chen at Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto. Research in the PULSE lab aims to enhance the recovery of arm and hand movements after stroke using two approaches: 1) non-invasive brain stimulation and, 2) music-movement links. The research project can be based on either topics and involve behavioural, neuroimaging and/or non-invasive brain stimulation approaches. The project is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Although a basic-science approach will be taken, the research should strive to inform clinical practice.

The student will apply to complete graduate studies at the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto (Application deadline: February 1st 2016). Research will take place at Sunnybrook Research Institute, part of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a University of Toronto teaching hospital. The student will have access to a 3T Siemens Prisma MRI scanner, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation.

Dr. Chen is part of the Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery (CPSR). The candidate will have the opportunity to learn about stroke research and participate in weekly CPSR meetings, among many other seminar series offered at Sunnybrook and the University of Toronto.

We are looking for candidates with a relevant scientific background (e.g. neuroscience, psychology, rehabilitation, kinesiology). Interested candidates should send the following documents: CV, an unofficial transcript of undergraduate/graduate studies, and a brief statement describing your qualifications and research interests. Applications with the subject heading “Graduate application” should be sent via email to Dr. Joyce Chen.
 

For more information:

Lab website: http://joycelchen.weebly.com
Rehabilitation Sciences Institute: http://www.rsi.utoronto.ca/
Sunnybrook Research Institute: http://sunnybrook.ca/research/
University of Toronto: http://www.utoronto.ca
Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery: http://www.canadianstroke.ca/en/