Dr Avril Mansfield is seeking an MSc- or PhD-level graduate student to join her team in September 2018. The student will be based at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. S/he will conduct research in the general area of enabling safe independent mobility for older adults and/or individuals with neurologic conditions, such as stroke. Potential research projects will focus on exploring error and variability in human balance control and/or motor learning.

The successful candidate will have a primary degree in kinesiology or a related field. Previous experience with research involving human participants is an asset. The student’s stipend will be supported by Dr Mansfield’s existing grants; however, the student will be also expected to apply for competitive external scholarships (e.g., NSERC/CIHR). The deadline for international students to apply for September admission has passed; therefore, only Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be considered.

Interested applicants should contact Dr Mansfield (avril.mansfield@uhn.ca) as soon as possible to discuss this opportunity. The successful candidate will need to apply for admission to the Rehabilitation Science Institute at the University of Toronto (deadline 1 June 2018).

For more information, please visit the links below:
Applying to the Rehabilitation Science Institute, University of Toronto: http://www.rsi.utoronto.ca/prospective-students
Research facilities and resources available at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute: http://www.idapt.com/
The Safe Independent Mobility Lab: https://simbl-to.org/

Avril Mansfield, PhD
Scientist, Mobility Team, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network
Affiliate Scientist, Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute
Associate Professor (status only), Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto