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Union: Non-Union 
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Princess Margaret Research Institute 
Reports to: Research Institute Director
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: XE:01
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $103,213.5  - $160,543.5 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-Time 
Closing Date: January 31, 2025

Position Summary
The Research Institute at Princess Margaret seeks early-career faculty scientists to establish research programs in Cancer Biology - broadly defined. Successful candidates will develop an independent world-class research program with extramural funding. Applications across the spectrum of cancer biology are encouraged, with emphasis on functional and mechanistic research towards development of future therapies. Priorities include, but are not restricted to, cancer cell and molecular biology, high resolution imaging and structural biology, cancer models, proteomics, chemical biology, use and development of advanced research platforms or methodologies, or novel combinations thereof.

Research Institute appointment is expected at the rank of Scientist within the Princess Margaret, on a career path to Senior Scientist over a six-year period (tenure-track-equivalent). Successful candidates will initiate and maintain a competitive and independently funded resarch program of international caliber and will be supported by a generous start‐up package complemented by independent modern laboratory space and extensive institutional expertise and resources in genomics, proteomics, computational and structural biology, cutting-edge high-throughput and research core facilities. New Princess Margaret faculty are eligible and anticipated to seek academic appointments, as teaching staff,  at Assistant/Associate Professor level (status only) in the Department of Medical Biophysics and/or other departments at the University of Toronto.

• The candidate must have a PhD, MD or equivalent designation
• Extensive experience in one or more functional and cancer biology fields of research (as above)
• An exceptional track record evidenced by high impact publications, dissemination of research at formal scientific meetings, and participation in the education and supervision of students and trainees
• Strong leadership skills
• Effective communication (written and verbal), problem-solving and consensus building skills
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and time management skills

Application:

• Cover letter
• Complete academic curriculum vitae (CV)
• A two-page proposal with a focus on cancer biology research, highlighting the major themes of research to be completed over the next five years
• A statement on long-term goals

The Faculty Search Committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record.  Committing to an inclusive recruitment process, the Committee will shortlist applications based on the applicant’s scientific excellence, alignment with Princess Margaret research programs, and with an aim to correct conditions of disadvantage in employment experienced by the four designated groups in Canada’s Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities).  

UHN is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. UHN offers a wide range of benefits and employee development programs. 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.

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.