AI Scientist

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate agentic AI systems to coordinate multi-step clinical, research, and operational workflows
• Identify opportunities to deploy and integrate existing AI models, foundation models, and decision-support tools into clinical environments
• Develop AI-enabled research analytics and workflow tools to support cohort discovery, data extraction, and investigator productivity
• Collaborate with clinical and research teams to integrate AI tools into secure, scalable, and sustainable workflows
• Evaluate AI tools in real-world settings, focusing on technical performance, fairness, safety, and usability
• Contribute to scholarly activity through publications and collaborative research initiatives

Requirements

• PhD in AI, ML, computer science, biomedical informatics, engineering, data science, or a related field
• 3-5 years of closely related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated expertise in the development, adaptation, or evaluation of advanced AI methods
• Experience translating technical innovation into applied tools or workflows in healthcare or biomedical research
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical AI, digital health, or cardiovascular data science
• Experience with human-in-the-loop or agentic AI systems, foundation models, or large language models (LLMs)
• Experience in research workflow automation or the prospective evaluation of AI tools in practice
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles, including fairness, transparency, governance, and safety

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion within a large organization
• Access to transit and UHN shuttle services
• Various corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and parking

About the Company

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As a leading research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN is a global source for discovery, education, and patient care. The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) at UHN is dedicated to innovation and the responsible adoption of advanced digital and AI technologies to improve cardiovascular patient outcomes.