Baycrest is one of the world's premier academic health science centers focused on aging. Through its strengths in research and education, Baycrest is using the power of inquiry and discovery to improve the health of tomorrow's elderly while at the same time care for and enhance the quality of life of the elderly today.
The Research Centre for Aging and the Brain at Baycrest includes the acclaimed Rotman Research Institute, considered one of the top brain institutes in the world, and the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) which conducts research alongside our clinicians and applies the results directly to client care. Together the Rotman and KLARU are giving the world a whole new understanding – and new hope – about interventions and preventions that could transform aging. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is also playing a unique and important role in training and enlightening future professionals who will have the responsibility of caring for our aging population.
Formally established in 1998, The Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) is dedicated to fostering a closer integration of scientific research with clinical care at the bedside and into the community. To this end, scientists at KLARU work closely with scientists at the Rotman Research Institute as well as the care teams in a range of clinical departments at Baycrest, such as Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Medicine, among others.
As a large comprehensive care facility for the elderly, Baycrest offers a wide range of settings for applied research, including a variety of outpatient and ambulatory care services, such as the Brain Health Centre Clinics focussed on mood, memory, stroke and cognition. Outpatient and community care programs complement specialized residential settings, from assisted living apartments to the Apotex nursing home to the geriatric hospital units focussed on complex continuing care, behavioural neurology, and rehabilitation.
Postdoctoral Fellowship positions are currently available. KLARU fellowships are designed to provide training in research for outstanding candidates such as clinician scientists or clinical investigators interested in pursuing specialized research training. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D degree, earned in the last 5 years, and should have the potential to be successful in obtaining external funding.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Fellowships normally commence in January or July, with funding available for up to 2 years. Bursaries are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and include an allowance for travel and research expenses. A minimum of 80% of each fellow’s time will be devoted to research and related activities.
Interested candidates should apply directly to the potential supervisor. To apply, forward a current CV, names of three potential referees and a covering letter describing research interests and future goals. Research activities and interests of potential supervisors may be investigated at: http://www.klaru-baycrest.on.ca/index.php?section=364.
Baycrest encourages applications from all qualified individuals, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.