Advance health and biotechnology research at SickKids as an Emerging Leader Scientist, building partnerships and translating discoveries into impact.
This full-time Scientist or clinician-scientist appointment supports transformational research in Health, including biotechnology. The position is an independent faculty appointment equivalent to tenure-track, with an anticipated start before October 1, 2027. A University of Toronto cross-appointment is expected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and lead an independent research program
- Develop innovative, competitive, independently funded research
- Build partnerships across sectors and borders
- Translate research into applications and impacts
- Contribute to SickKids' collaborative research environment
Requirements:
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree
- Within five years of first research-related appointment
- Demonstrated excellence through publications, presentations, awards, and distinctions
- Evidence of research independence and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Working and residing outside Canada on October 15, 2026
Lead transformational health research at SickKids through independent funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translation into meaningful impacts.
Emerging Leader Scientist Health Research in Toronto employer: The Hospital for Sick Children
At The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in paediatric healthcare, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. As a Program Manager, you will collaborate with top experts in the field, contributing to groundbreaking research while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a culture that prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusion. Join us in our mission to create Healthier Children and a Better World, and be part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.
Contact Details:
The Hospital for Sick Children Recruitment Team
