Senior Scientist

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1
Site: Ajmera Transplant Centre (ATC) Research Institute
Department:  Research
Reports to:  Research Institute Director
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 5, 2025

The ATC at UHN invites applications for a full-time, permanent Senior Scientist (non-tenured research track) and a full time Scientist (non-tenured research track) with an anticipated status-only academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Assistant to Full Professor (or as appropriate). The successful candidate will lead a basic and translational research program in cell, gene and/or small molecule therapies to promote transplant tolerance and/or cell therapy engraftment. The candidate's research program will emphasize immune engineering, cell therapy, small molecule therapeutics, transplant tolerance and transplant oncology. We especially welcome applicants who build platforms that bridge laboratory discovery with clinical decision-making in transplantation, and who can collaborate with ATC clinical programs such as kidney, liver, lung, heart transplant programs - pancreas/islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes, and transplant infectious diseases. A competitive benefits package is offered, with eligibility for relocation support. 

Duties 

• Maintain and expand an original, competitive, independently funded research program of international calibre in organ transplantation and cell and small molecule therapies to promote organ repair and regeneration. 
• Develop and validate innovative experimental systems towards improving transplant outcomes. 
• Build and lead a high-performing research team; mentor trainees at undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels with inclusive, equitable practices. 
• Engage in collaborative translational science with organ transplantation, organ repair and regeneration, anesthesia/critical care, perfusion, high resolution imaging, bioinformatics, and digital health groups across ATC/UHN. 
• Contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to academic service aligned with ATC priorities. 
• Compete successfully for peer-reviewed funding and foster industry/consortial partnerships; uphold rigorous open-science and responsible data stewardship. 

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and an established record of research excellence. 
• Evidence of outstanding publications, successful research funding (peer-reviewed grants/fellowships), and impactful conference presentations. 
• Demonstrated experience in team science with clinically oriented collaborations. 
• Increasing leadership experience in overseeing a research team, including mentorship and inclusive lab culture. 

Application materials — please combine the following into one PDF and attach to your application: 

• Cover letter Curriculum vitae 
• Research program proposal (up to 2 pages, excluding references) outlining 3–5-year aims, platform development, and translation strategy 
• Teaching & mentorship statement (½ page) 
• Up to three representative publications (or links) 

Applicants should indicate alignment with ATC’s clinical and research strengths (transplant tolerance, cell therapy, transplant oncology, small molecule therapy, organ preservation). All applications must be submitted before the closing date. UHN communicates with selected candidates via email; please check your inbox regularly. 

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.