Scientist II – Transition Related Surgery (TRS)

Women’s College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Women’s College Hospital is seeking a Scientist II specializing in transition related surgery to develop a groundbreaking research program. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and a passion for addressing health equity. Join us in revolutionizing healthcare and make an impactful difference in the lives of diverse communities. The position offers a supportive environment and a commitment to career growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience required.
• Experience managing research projects and grant funding acquisition.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research program focused on transition related surgery.
• Obtain and manage research funding and publish peer-reviewed articles.
• Supervise graduate students and maintain collaborations with health partners.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Leadership

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in a health-related discipline

Job description

Scientist II – Transition Related Surgery (TRS)

Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

Type: New, Regular Full Time

An exciting three-year appointment, with the opportunity for renewal, exists for an Early Career Scientist (Scientist II) at Women’s College Hospital. This new scientist role will support and help develop a transition related surgery research program, reporting to the VP of Academics.

Summary of Duties:

• Develop a productive and innovative research program that generates new ideas, concepts, and/or testable hypotheses related to transition related surgery (TRS)
• Provide scientific leadership for an emerging research team
• Develop a national data strategy to incorporate patient reported outcomes for TRS
• Develop longitudinal cohort studies or registries regarding outcomes after TRS and longitudinal health outcomes (eg quality of life, aging, mental health, complications of care, general health status, and medical conditions such as cancer), the impact of hormones and surgeries on cancer rates and outcomes in the trans and gender diverse community (e.g. breast cancer after gender affirming mastectomies; prostate cancer after vaginoplasty, etc.)
• Obtain ongoing tri-council (e.g. CIHR) peer-reviewed grant funding as a principal investigator for research activities at Women’s College Research & Innovation Institute (WCRI)
• Publish senior-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Apply scientific expertise and knowledge to support scholarly outputs for their research projects.
• Lead knowledge translation efforts to synthesize actionable scientific insights across their research projects.
• Critically review protocols, reports, and manuscripts prepared by analyzing data and reviewing underlying assumptions.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborations with health system partners
• Participate actively in the collective activities of WCRI (attend and participate in rounds, scientist meetings, committees, etc.) and report activities as requested.
• Build collaborative relationships with scientists, researchers, and institutions.
• Participate and present on research at relevant conferences and meetings.
• Be responsible for all aspects of research study development, funding initiation, execution, analysis, interpretation, and presentation/publication of results.
• Supervise graduate students and other research trainees as appropriate for the level.
• Be fiscally responsible for the support of his/her academic activities including procurement of salary/stipend for technical and academic member(s) of his/her team.
• Acknowledge the Women’s College Research & Innovation Institute, Women’s College Hospital in all publications and presentations.
• Participate in the hiring, managing, and review of fellows and research staff, as required.

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Hold a PhD in a health-related discipline as well as have postdoctoral research experience
• Demonstrated experience working with populations that are vulnerable or under-represented
• Demonstrated experience evaluating sex, gender, and social determinants of health in a research context
• Eligible for appointment (or currently appointed) to an appropriate University of Toronto Department(s) at or above the level of Assistant Professor
• Has at least 3-5 years’ experience in a research-intensive position either within the context of a graduate research program or following successful completion of a graduate program
• Experience developing research objectives, selection of study design, sampling strategies, sample size calculations, and development of analysis plans
• A proven record of scientific and applied dissemination accomplishments in implementation science (publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at significant conferences, increasing leadership experience in research, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding through peer-reviewed granting mechanisms
• Excellent understanding of research design and research ethics
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; works well independently, uses good judgment, and takes initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated leadership approach and leadership skills in research-focused environments
• Good work and attendance record required
• Commitment to WCH vision, mission, and values

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada