Postdoctoral Researcher
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: MaRS
Department: Cardiology
Reports to: Scientist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: August 8 2025
University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an outstanding motivated professional to fill the key role of Postdoctoral Fellow in our Research Department as part of the prestigious Canada LEADS initiative.
This grant-funded postdoctoral fellowship will focus on engineered heart tissue tissue regeneration and macrophage biology. This is a cutting-edge effort to understand and modulate human cardiac tissue regeneration using engineered macrophages and stem cell-derived cardiac tissues.
The Epelman Lab is seeking a highly motivated organized and innovative individual with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. The recruitment is part of the Canada Leads 100 Initiative which is UHNs bold new strategy to recruit 100 top scientists from around the world. The successful candidate will contribute to deciphering the mechanisms of macrophage reprogramming and cardiac tissue integration employing advanced molecular cellular and tissue engineering approaches.
Qualifications :
- PhD received within the last 3 years in Biological Sciences with specialization in stem cell biology or other relevant stem cell system.
- Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques including CRISPR-Cas9 systems and cloning is essential.
- Additional experience in:
- Flow cytometry and immunological assays.
- Advanced microscopy techniques.
- Tissue engineering or organoid systems (an asset).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Self-motivated detail-oriented and results-driven.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Publications in high-quality journals required (minimum of one first-author primary research publication).
Training Environment
- Direct mentorship and guidance in grant writing manuscript preparation and strategic career planning.
- Opportunities for networking across regenerative medicine cardiac biology and stem cell engineering communities.
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and interdisciplinary collaborations within the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research.
- Potential involvement in entrepreneurship and technology translation through the ECHO Discovery Lab ( Information
Canada Leads
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 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 UHNs 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
