Postdoctoral Researcher Level 1, Clinical Electrophysiology

Union:  Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  New
Site:  Toronto General Hospital
Department:  Medicine/Cardiology
Reports to:  Dr. Vijay Chauhan
Hours:  37.5
Salary Range: $54,902 - $71,372 per annum
Shifts: Weekdays, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Status: Full-Time Temporary (1 year with optional for renewal)
Closing Date: February 27, 2026

Position Summary

Working under the direct supervision of Dr. Vijay Chauhan, Clinician Scientist in the Division of Cardiology, Electrophysiology Section, the candidate will be an integral member of an established patient-oriented translational research program in atrial fibrillation.  We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to develop novel approaches to characterize atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder worldwide, in order to improve disease phenotyping and strategies for patient-tailored therapy.

Duties

• Custom signal processing of body surface ECG and intracardiac electrograms to characterize atrial fibrillation organization and atrial structural remodelling
• Custom cardiac image processing (CT, MRI, echo) to characterize atrial structural remodelling
• Perform high resolution ECG recordings
• Develop large database of resting, ambulatory and stress ECG recordings for custom analysis      

• Mandatory:  PhD in physiology, computational biology, signal/image processing, or a related field.
• Mandatory:  Experience in signal and/or image processing
• Mandatory:  Proficient with advance statistical analysis, including regression modelling
• Mandatory:  Programming skills in Matlab/python or equivalent programming language
• Asset:  Familiar with machine learning concepts and modelling to allow collaboration with data scientists
• Asset:  Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Asset:  Leadership skills for multidisciplinary collaboration

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.

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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.