Research Associate II

Company Description

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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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital - 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
Department: Techna
Reports to: Senior Manager, Engineering
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: $81,549.00 - $101,946.00 (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: April 23, 2025

Position Summary:
Working under the direction of the Senior Engineering Manager at Techna, the Research Associate II will play a pivotal role in advancing innovative engineering and research solutions. This role is integral to the development, deployment, and validation of emerging technologies in clinical settings. The successful candidate will lead complex projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, clinical, and research domains to drive improvements in patient care and research outcomes.

Duties:

• Design, build, test, and validate new software features and hardware integrations across engineering projects.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of technical environments and clearly define functional, data flow, and implementation requirements.
• Apply advanced research methods to set study protocols, collect and analyze data, and prepare materials for publication.
• Identify, diagnose, document, and resolve technical challenges and project issues.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, research partners, and the UHN Research Ethics Board to ensure technology meets real-world needs.
• Present design solutions, research findings, and technical updates through clear written, verbal, and graphical communications.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, while providing mentorship and technical guidance to team members.
• Lead initiatives, from project conception through final deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• No specific certification is required, however, professional accreditation in relevant engineering or research disciplines is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in research and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in software development using languages such as C++, JavaScript, and Python.
• Proficiency in machine learning and deep learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch).
• Experience in full stack development and network communication protocols/ APIs.
• Advanced research skills, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Proven leadership in managing complex projects and mentoring team members.
• Familiarity with networking technologies, system administration, and cybersecurity an asset.
• Experience with computer vision, augmented reality, 3D printing, and hardware prototyping an asset.

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 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.