Company Description 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.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Toronto General Hospital Research Institute

Reports to: Senior Scientist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Closing Date: September 12, 2025

Make a Measurable Impact on National Health Policy while advancing your Career as an Independent Researcher.

We are seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, working at the forefront of hepatitis B virus (HBV) elimination research in Canada. In this role, you won’t just analyze data, you will lead complex, high-impact quantitative research using some of the most comprehensive health datasets in Canada, develop your own independent research agenda, and collaborate with top experts across disciplines to drive evidence into action.

As part of the Collaborative Centre for Health Systems & Policy Research, you will take a leading role in the quantitative analysis of large-scale, linked health administrative datasets (ICES) to map the HBV care cascade, evaluate outcomes, and examine patterns of healthcare resource use and cost. You will also have the opportunity and support to design and lead your own research projects aligned with HBV elimination goals, contributing to both science and policy change.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with investigators and knowledge users from academia, public health, and governmental organizations across Canada. The fellow will be based at UHN and will have access to extensive mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities to prepare for a career as an independent investigator.

• Lead quantitative analyses of large, linked administrative health datasets (ICES) to map the HBV care cascade, evaluate health-related outcomes, and analyze healthcare resource utilization and cost to inform policy and program planning.
• Develop and test innovative methodological approaches to address research questions in health services and outcomes research.
• Interpret, synthesize, and disseminate results through peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and presentations at scientific and stakeholder meetings.
• Initiate and lead independent research projects aligned with the HBV program, with mentorship from the PI and collaborators.
• Contribute to grant applications, research planning, and the training/mentorship of graduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in health services research, health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, population health, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Advanced expertise in quantitative research methods, including proficiency with statistical programming languages (SAS, R) and demonstrated ability to design and implement complex analyses.
• Experience working with large, linked health administrative or registry datasets; familiarity with advanced methods for longitudinal data analysis and health services research, including resource utilization or costing studies, is an asset.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, with evidence of leading or first-author contributions.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research to both scientific and policy audiences.

Additional Information 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.)
• Shape policy & practice: Drive research that directly informs Canada’s HBV elimination strategies.
• Lead & innovate: Design and lead your own projects alongside national experts.
• Unparalleled data: Work with some of the richest linked health datasets in Canada (ICES).
• Career acceleration: Gain mentorship, grant-writing experience, and national/international visibility.

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.