Postdoctoral Researcher (AI for Computational Pathology)

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  2
New or Replacement Position: New
Site:  Toronto General Hospital
Department:  Laboratory Medicine 
Reports to:  Medical Director
Salary Range:  $54902 to $93333 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: May 8 2026

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our Computational Pathology (CPath) program focusing on the development of advanced AI algorithms for cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning digital pathology and clinical translation within one of the most data-rich and collaborative environments in Canada. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge multimodal AI research while directly impacting real-world clinical workflows.
Duties

• Develop and evaluate novel AI/ML models for cancer detection grading and prognosis using digital pathology data.
• Design and implement multimodal learning frameworks integrating imaging clinical and molecular data.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to define clinically meaningful problems and solutions.
• Publish research findings in leading machine learning and medical journals/conferences.
• Contribute to grant writing and research project development.
• Mentor graduate students and research trainees as appropriate.

Qualifications :

• PhD in Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in machine learning and deep learning (e.g. PyTorch TensorFlow).
• Experience with medical imaging or computer vision.
• Proven track record of publications in relevant venues.
• Strong programming skills (e.g. Python).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in digital pathology or whole slide image analysis preferred
• Familiarity with multimodal learning approaches preferred
• Experience with large-scale data processing and high-performance computing preferred
• Knowledge of clinical workflows and healthcare data preferred

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  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