Postdoctoral Researcher

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre
Department: KITE Research
Reports to: SPARC Director
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $53,303 - $72,450 annually (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time; 2 years with possibility of extension pursuant to performance and funding
Closing Date: April 30, 2025

Position Summary
University Health Network (UHN) is looking to fill the role of Postdoctoral Researcher.

The successful candidate will lead research related to collaborative activities between Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre (SPARC), and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre.

SPARC conducts research focused on chronic pain, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that draws on the fields of biomedical engineering, physical medicine and rehabilitation, clinical epidemiology, and kinesiology. CMCC conducts research in areas related to chiropractic care including spine and joint instability and degeneration, inflammation, and chronic pain.

We are looking for a motivated individual to lead research in musculoskeletal/nervous system dysfunction and mechanisms of chronic pain, with a view to translating basic science to improve patient health outcomes. The postdoctoral researcher will use their background in basic science research to collaborate closely with researchers and clinicians including physiatrists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and psychologists

Duties:

• Prepare grant applications
• Develop research protocols and Research Ethics Board applications
• Conduct and oversee research, including data collection
• Analyze data
• Prepare manuscripts
• Present research findings at scientific meetings
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary research team
• Other duties as assigned

• PhD in relevant discipline (e.g., biomedical science, biochemistry, cellular & molecular biology, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, physiology, neuroscience) must be obtained within the previous 5 years
• Wet lab expertise (e.g., cell culture, qPCR, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, electrophysiology, proteomics)
• Excellent record of scientific publication
• Successful record in obtaining competitive research funding
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Clinical experience is considered an asset but not required

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.