Postdoctoral Researcher - HIV and Healthy Aging

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. 

Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement: New

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Infectious Diseases, Immunodeficiency Clinic

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $65,882 - $82,352 annually

Shifts: Day

Status: Temporary Full-time 

Closing Date: June May 15, 2026

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator to develop and lead an emerging program of research focused on supporting healthy aging among people living with HIV. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of patient-oriented, equity-informed research, contributing to the development and evaluation of innovative interventions and care models for aging populations with HIV. This position offers the opportunity to build an independent research trajectory within a well-established, multidisciplinary HIV research environment and to engage with national research and community networks.

Duties

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of research studies focused on aging, multimorbidity, and health outcomes among people living with HIV
• Design and conduct quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research, including protocol development, data collection, and analysis
• Engage in patient- and community-partnered research, including co-design and participatory approaches
• Contribute to intervention development and evaluation in clinical and community-based settings
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and contribute to conference presentations
• Lead and contribute to grant writing and funding applications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, methodologists, and community partners
• Support knowledge translation activities aimed at clinical, community, and policy audiences

• PhD or MD required
• Demonstrated research experience related to HIV, aging, chronic disease, or health equity
• Strong methodological skills in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research
• Experience with patient-oriented, community-engaged, or participatory research approaches
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications or clear evidence of publication readiness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with people living with HIV or marginalized populations preferred
• Familiarity with implementation science, intervention development, or health services research preferred
• Experience with grant writing and funding submissions preferred
• Knowledge of equity-oriented frameworks preferred (e.g., GBA+, trauma-informed research)
• Experience working within clinical research settings or healthcare systems preferred

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.