Faculty AI Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation, and deployment of AI models for cardiovascular applications using multimodal data
• Apply advanced AI approaches including deep learning, transformer architectures, foundation models, and generative AI
• Collaborate with clinicians and operational leaders to translate high-value medical problems into scalable AI solutions
• Assemble and lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, ML engineers, and AI ethicists
• Build reproducible pipelines for data curation, model training, evaluation, and continuous monitoring
• Drive research excellence through publications, grant applications, and presentations
• Supervise trainees and foster scientific and industry partnerships

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Expertise in modern AI and machine learning methods with hands-on model development experience
• Strong programming skills, specifically in Python
• Experience with modern ML frameworks and compute environments
• Proven track record of research success, including peer-reviewed publications and funding

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in cardiovascular medicine, biomedical data science, or healthcare AI
• Expertise in multimodal data fusion, medical imaging, time-series analysis, or NLP
• Experience with the real-world deployment of AI in clinical healthcare settings
• Knowledge of AI safety, explainability, fairness, and governance

Benefits

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

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 at the forefront of cardiovascular innovation, integrating cutting-edge AI research with clinical excellence to improve patient outcomes.