Postdoctoral Researcher

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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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 UHN’s 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.

• 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 (https://tedrogersresearch.ca/echo-discovery/).

More Information

www.epelmanlab.com

@epelmanlab

Canada Leads

https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/AboutUHN/canadaleads

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.

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.