Company DescriptionUHN 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.www.uhn.caJob DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab (Kite Research Institute)
Department: Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program
Reports to: Dr. Susan Marzolini
Work Model: On-site
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Salary: $60,030
Shifts: Day - Monday to Friday
Status: Full-time until October 15, 2026
Closing Date: June 3, 2025Start Date: Aim to start on October 13, 2025Position Summary
People with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and risk factors for CVD are disproportionately affected by adverse events related to climate hazards. Therefore, this postdoctoral position will focus on conducting a study to 1) determine the perceived health impacts of hot and cold weather in people with or at risk for CVD; 2) determine the integration of climate-sensitive health counselling and formal education in rehabilitation programs; 3) identify priority areas of future research to minimize the impact of climate hazards. Co-design and working with people with lived experience is a focus of this study. The candidate will also be working with a multidisciplinary group of researchers including environmental physiologists, medical practitioners, cardiovascular clinicians, and experts in co-design/integrated knowledge translation and patient engagement.Duties1. Lead assigned project(s)
2. Co-develop surveys with people with lived experience.
3. Work closely with a community-based steering committee that will include a broad representation of people with CVDs and risk factors for CVDs, and their caregivers.
4. Organize and lead a consensus workshop of the community-based steering committee and researchers to reach an agreement on research priorities.
5. Publish peer-reviewed journal papers and present data at national and international conferences
QualificationsCompleted their PhD in a related area.
• Experience with patient engagement and co-design.
• Questionnaire design and analysis
• Preferred background in environmental studies.
• Ability to independently manage a project
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills; must demonstrate innovation and creativity, excellent analytical skills, sound judgment and good decision-making.Additional InformationWhy 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 packagesGovernment organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle serviceA flexible work environmentOpportunities for development and promotions within a large organizationAdditional 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.
