Research Associate I

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: new
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: General Surgery
Reports to: Dr. Andras Fecso
Salary Range: $37.85 to $56.77 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 12 months)
Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Position Summary

The Division of General and Bariatric Surgery at UHN is welcoming applications for a Research Associate I position.

This position is in the dry lab environment, with focus on research in education, simulation, innovation, clinical studies and outcomes and quality improvement.

The successful candidate is a PhD or a PhDc with expertise in education, simulation, qualitative and quantitative methodology.

Duties

• Manage and coordinate the research program for three Principal Investigators
• Protocol development, planning, implementation and coordination
• REB and Grant applications submission and management
• Study participant recruitments
• Statistical analysis and manuscript writing and editing
• Participate in research studies as a primary or co-author
• Coach and supervise junior trainees (students, residents, fellows) in their research endeavors
• Organize weekly research meetings
• Networking and collaborating with other scientists

Qualifications

• PhD or PhD candidate
• Previous research experience in education, simulation and clinical outcome studies
• Ability to work independently and supervise junior team members and trainees
• Lead and complete REB submissions
• Demonstrate competency in successful grant writing and applications
• Great interpersonal skills, team work

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 )
• 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.