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Prospective Student Seeking Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Sahar Johari

Sahar Johari recently completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Science (physical therapy) at Western University under the supervision of Dr. Joy MacDermid. With a background in Occupational Therapy, her research focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and bone health in older adults, particularly those with osteoporosis, fragility fractures, and fear of falling.

Sahar’s doctoral work combined systematic and scoping reviews, qualitative research, and tool development/validation to create a balance-focused clinical decision support tool for therapists. Sahar also collaborates at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre (St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, ON), contributing to projects on upper-limb recovery and functional outcomes. Sahar brings expertise in mixed-methods research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and knowledge translation.

Sahar is seeking postdoctoral opportunities in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, aging, and women’s health, particularly those involving clinical and implementation research, digital or remote rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Interested colleagues or potential collaborators can reach Sahar at: sjohari@uwo.ca

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From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research

Session four of the Writing and Publication Series titled “From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research” will focus on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.

Three engaging sessions will be provided by Dr. Joy MacDermid, Dr. Katie Kowalski, and Dr. Aliki Thomas.

When: November 24, from 12-1pm ET

Register here: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/FxiVoLecTWqdL5cucnhnBw

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Prospective Student Seeking Research Position – Norio Tomita

Norio Tomita is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Montreal. Norio has completed the final requirements and will be completing their PhD this fall.

Norio is seeking a research position. Norio is an ultrasound engineer with skills in non-invasive measurement and medical image analysis. Through their PhD program, they have gained experience in clinical study design, ethical review, and biostatistics. Norio will also be participating in several task forces within the Fascia Research Society, where they will be able to share the latest insights into fascia research.

For more information contact: norio.tomita@gmail.com

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Prospective Student Seeking Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Raghava Neelapala Yuva Venkata

Raghava Neelapala is seeking post-doctoral opportunities in the areas of pain mechanisms and targeted rehabilitation strategies for knee osteoarthritis.

Raghava Neelapala is a physical therapist by training and a recent PhD graduate from the School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University. His PhD work, supervised by Dr. Lisa Carlesso, focused on identifying phenotypes and examining the role of adiposity and systemic inflammation in knee osteoarthritis (OA).

He is a recipient of competitive scholarships from the Arthritis Society, Canada, McMaster Institute of Pain Research and Care, and McMaster Institute of Research in Aging. The scientific impact of his work has been published in 25 peer-reviewed articles and presented at over 15 conferences.

He is seeking post-doctoral opportunities to further his training and contribution to the field of chronic musculoskeletal pain, specifically in the areas of subgroup-specific treatment approaches for the rehabilitation of knee OA.

For more information contact: yvraghava9@gmal.com

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Help Shape the 2026 MSK Network Summer School!

Planning is underway for the 2026 MSK Network Summer School, and we want to ensure the program reflects the needs and interests of our community. To guide our planning, we are seeking input from both trainees and supervisors.

We invite you to complete a short, two-question survey to let us know which topics you believe would be most valuable to feature at the Summer School. Your feedback will directly inform the design of the program and help us deliver content that is timely, relevant, and impactful.

Access the survey here: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PYjmo2e5M54UC2

Thank you in advance for taking a moment to share your perspective. Your contributions are essential to making the 2026 Summer School a meaningful and enriching experience for all.

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Graduate Student Opportunities – Join Dr. Guillaume Durandau

Dr. Guillaume Durandau is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow or PhD student to support recently awarded research grants. Candidates with expertise in neuromusculoskeletal modelling, machine learning, or biomechanics are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Duration: 2 years
  • Start date: September 2026

These positions are funded through:

  • IRSST – Subvention par projet de recherche
  • New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) – Exploration

For more information contact: guillaume.durandau@mcgill.ca

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Become a MORE Rater for REHAB+!

The MSK Network is currently recruiting MORE raters for  Rehab+ , a free email alerting service and searchable database that brings high-quality evidence to the attention of occupational and physical therapists. 

 Please help us identify the best evidence for you and your peers! If you are currently practicing as an occupational therapist or physical therapist in a clinical setting or as a clinical practice leader or manager directly supervising clinical care, we invite you to become a rater for the McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE) system.  The MORE system collects your vote on the relevance and newsworthiness of hot-off-the-press articles within your clinical specialty. We supply online articles according to your clinical interests, and you rate the articles on 2 simple scales. This takes about 5 to 10 minutes. You can tell us how often you are willing to receive articles.  

Benefits to becoming a MORE rater:  

  • Stay current with the best evidence that has been critically appraised by methodology experts at McMaster’s HiRU. 
  • See what your peers are saying about the same article. 
  • Help build an evidence-based information service for you and your colleagues (Rehab+). 
  • Receive an annual summary of your ratings activity to include in your professional practice portfolio.  

If you would like to join us as a rater, please click on this link and provide your name and email address. You can also include the names and email addresses of any colleagues whom you feel would also be interested in joining us as a MORE rater. 

Please feel free to share this call with your networks as REHAB+ can only continue to exist if we increase our rater pool.  

PS If you haven’t already done so, we invite you to sign up for the free Rehab+ service to receive alerts of articles that pass the critical appraisal and MORE Rehab rating processes.  

If you have any questions about MORE Rehab, please let us know at morerehab@mcmasterhkr.com

We look forward to working with you! 

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Join the Primeau Lab

Dr. Codie Primeau (he/him; il) is recruiting Master’s and Doctoral students for positions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic health research. His lab tackles real-world challenges in mobility, health outcomes, and equitable care, with a focus on arthritis, chronic pain, physiotherapy, pelvic health, clinical biomechanics, health economic evaluation, and 2S/LGBTQQIA+ health. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, students will engage in research designed in collaboration with patient and community partners, ensuring studies make a tangible difference for those most impacted by chronic conditions.

Students in the lab will have the chance to:

  • Contribute to novel research evaluating clinical and cost-effectiveness of rehabilitation and surgical interventions.
  • Collaborate directly with patient and community partners to co-develop research driven by community priorities and needs.
  • Access funding opportunities through Western University, its associated Bone & Joint Institute, and Arthritis Research Canada, including potential support to attend national and international conferences.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Strong academic performance and enthusiasm for graduate-level research.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Individuals who value equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and clinical care.
  • Interest or experience in musculoskeletal health, patient engagement, and/or equity-focused research is a plus (not mandatory).

How to Apply:

Please send the following to Dr. Codie Primeau (codie.primeau@uwo.ca) and copy Stephanie Therrien (stherri8@uwo.ca):

  • CV or résumé highlighting research experience, coursework, and relevant activities.
  • Unofficial transcript.
  • A short paragraph (≈250 words) describing what you hope to learn, contribute, or explore with your graduate research experience.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Start dates are to be discussed and will require application to a Western University (London, Ontario) graduate program. This is your chance to join a dynamic, inclusive lab making meaningful impact in rehabilitation research – apply now!

To find out more about Dr. Primeau’s work, please visit the following link.

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Chair and Associate Professor/Professor Department of Physical Therapy – University of Toronto

The University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine is seeking applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy. The successful candidate must be eligible for a tenure-stream appointment in physical therapy at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Toronto. The appointment as Chair will be for a 5-year term with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026, renewable following a favourable review.

  • Date Open: August 7, 2025
  • Close Date: September 30, 2025 11:59pm ET
  • Req ID: 44596
  • Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
  • Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
  • Questions: Academic.hr.medicine@utoronto.ca

The Successful candidate must have:

  1. Earned a PhD degree and completed a university-level, entry-level practice degree in physical therapy and be eligible for licensure in Canada.
  2. A comprehensive knowledge of the physical therapy profession and bring a vision for innovative interdisciplinary research and education relevant to the future of physical therapy and rehabilitation science.
  3. A demonstrated record of excellence in research, graduate-level teaching and mentorship.
  4. Research and teaching interests that complement and extend the Department’s existing strengths.
  5. A record of collaborative leadership and people management skills with demonstrated ability to create and sustain partnerships and engage with leads in other rehabilitation sciences and health care disciplines at the university and across fully-affiliated hospitals, professional, community-based health rehabilitation, provincial and national physical therapy programs, regulatory bodies and other local, national and international organizations.

For more information visit: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Chair-and-Associate-ProfessorProfessor-Department-of-Physical-Therapy-ON/594659717/

 

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From Data to Discovery: Writing the Results Section – Webinar

The third session of the MSK Network Writing and Publication Webinar Series titled From Data to Discovery: Writing the Results Section, will focus on what trainees need to know about writing the results section of a manuscript. Featuring presentations from Dr. Dylan Kobsar and Dr. Pavlos Bobos, trainees can also expect to learn about formatting tables and figures for publication.

When: August 7 2025, 2-3pm ET

Register here: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/VuQJjmODQHmb3XtKbG4M6Q

Meeting ID: 997 1480 2904