Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - AI and Computational Pathology

University Health Network (UHN), Toronto, Canada

The

Computational Pathology and AI Research Lab

, led by

Dr. George Yousef

, Medical Director of the Laboratory Medicine Program and Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, is seeking a highly motivated and creative

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

to join our multidisciplinary team at the

University Health Network (UHN)

.

Our lab focuses on developing and applying cutting-edge

artificial intelligence (AI)

and

computer vision

methods to advance cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and precision medicine through computational pathology.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing novel AI models for

digital pathology

, focusing on histopathology image analysis, tumor microenvironment characterization, biomarker discovery, and prediction of treatment response and outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that bridges computational research and clinical application, alongside pathologists, oncologists, and data scientists.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and validate deep learning and computer vision algorithms for whole-slide image analysis. Design and conduct experiments for cancer diagnosis, grading, and prognosis using large-scale pathology datasets. Collaborate with clinical and research teams to integrate AI tools into translational and clinical workflows. Publish high-impact research and present findings at leading conferences and journals. Mentor junior trainees and contribute to collaborative grant proposals.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in

Computer Science

,

Electrical/Computer Engineering

,

Biomedical Engineering

, or a related field. Strong background in

computer vision

,

deep learning

, and

image analysis

. Proven publication record in top-tier AI, medical imaging, or computational pathology venues (e.g., CVPR, MICCAI, NeurIPS, Nature Medicine, etc.). Proficiency in

Python

and deep learning frameworks such as

PyTorch

or

TensorFlow

. Experience with digital pathology or medical imaging data is an asset. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Why Join Us

Work at one of the world's leading academic health science centers with access to extensive clinical and imaging datasets. Collaborate with internationally recognized experts in AI, pathology, and oncology. Engage in impactful, translational research directly relevant to patient care. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF file to

[Fatemeh.Zabihollahy@uhn.ca]

with the subject line "Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Pathology":

Cover letter describing research interests and career goals Curriculum vitae (CV) including publication list Contact information for three references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person