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: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Research

Reports to: Physicist

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Mon-Fri Day Shifts

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Closing Date: July 22, 2025 Job Summary The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, a world-leading cancer research institution, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled experimental physicist to join our cutting-edge research program. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cancer research examining X-ray-induced photodynamic therapy.

The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, and oncologists to investigate the fundamental physics and biological effects of nanoclusters activated by X-rays. This project will involve a combination of experimental work and data analysis, with a particular focus on Monte Carlo simulations.

Duties

• Design and conduct experiments to characterize nanocluster behavior under X-ray irradiation.
• Develop and validate Monte Carlo models for photon transport and dose distribution in nanomaterial systems.
• Collaborate with chemists and biologists to optimize nanocluster designs for maximum therapeutic efficacy.
• Analyze experimental and simulation data to extract meaningful physical insights.
• Mentor graduate students and collaborate with other researchers within the program.
• Prepare high-quality manuscripts for publication in leading scientific journals.
• Additional responsibilities include presenting research findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Experimental Physics, Medical Physics, or a related field, obtained within the previous 5 years.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation (e.g., Geant4, FLUKA, MCNP) is an asset.
• Strong experimental physics background, ideally with experience in radiation or nanoparticle research.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or C++).
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with photodynamic therapy, nanotechnology, or radiation biology is an asset.
• Familiarity with imaging techniques (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy) is beneficial.

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.)

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.

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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.