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TheBloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital invite applications for a scientist in the field of precision health.
The successful candidate will lead a stellar program of research with a focus on development and children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences and their families. The individual will be responsible for securing competitive research funding attracting and training excellent graduate students leading impactful scholarly outputs and other knowledge translation activities that lead to meaningful outcomes for children with disabilities and differences.
Candidates must have: a PhD in a related field and a proven record of data science expertise and experience with multiple data modalities including genomics neuroimaging and clinical data in the context of chilhood disability. Demonstrated innovation in childhood disability research and a promising track record of scholarship are required. Post-doctoral training or equivalent is preferred.
Candidates must be eligible for an appointment in a cognate department/institute at the University of Toronto.
Competencies required include: ability to formulate and lead an innovative research program in precision health for children with disabilities and neurodevelopmental differences ; superb scientific writing abilities; ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in an interdisciplinary academic environment ability to effectively communicate with faculty of diverse backgrounds clincians and families; strong grasp of knowledge translation practices; exemplary mentorship skills with potential to train the next generation of innovative scientists; excellent teaching and presentation skills; and proven analytical skills and critical thinking.
Qualified candidates should submit a curriculum vitae a maximum 2-page research plan 3 representative journal publications and names of 3 academic references.
Start Date: April 1 2026
Deadline: Posted until filled
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospitalis Canadas largest childrens rehabilitation hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Chosen as one ofGreater Torontos Top Employers by the Globe and Mail and listed among Canadas Top 40 Research Hospitals since 2013Holland Bloorview is a unique and exceptional place to work. We pioneer treatments technologies therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. TheBloorview Research Instituteis Canadas only hospital-embedded childhood disability research institute. Client and family-centred care is among our core fact the Research Institute has established a system-leading family leadership program through which families are engaged as advisors communicators reviewers and research family engagement committee members. Our world-class scientists currently hold 6 hospital-university endowed research chairs and 2 Canada Research Chairs. Research is closely integrated with teaching and clinical practice via the Centre for Leadership.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities medical complexity illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan Transformative Care Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion diversity equity accessibility and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to and mutually supportive of our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients families research scientists staff participants trainees volunteers trustees and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons Indigenous Peoples women persons with disabilities LGBTQI2SA persons and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidates abilities and consideration for diversity of thought method and experience including non-traditional career paths.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting or .
Employment Type
Full Time
