Research Associate I

UHN 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.

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Position Summary

Reporting to the ICR Scientific Director and Assistant Director, the Research Associate I plays a central role in advancing the Institute's strategic, operational, and partnership priorities. The incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a broad portfolio of initiatives, projects, funding opportunities, and collaborations that support the Institute's mandate.

The role is primarily administrative and coordination-focused, requiring strong scientific understanding, exceptional organizational and project management skills, analytical abilities, excellent written and verbal communication, and exceptional attention to detail. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while demonstrating sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), headquartered at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, is one of the thirteen institutes of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). ICR advances cancer research in Canada by developing new national research initiatives and coordinating Canada‑wide efforts supported by federal, national, and provincial partners.

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