Assistant Professor, Clinician-Scientist, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Date Posted: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 01/15/2027, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50962
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University Health Network (UHN)/Sinai Health (SH) and the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto is recruiting a Clinician-Scientist who is engaged in bench laboratory or translational research focused on Diabetes, Metabolism or Classical Endocrinology. The successful applicant must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, which requires advanced clinical and research training (thesis-based Ph.D. or comparable postgraduate research training), experience and proven record of scholarly accomplishment, in the form of peer-reviewed publications. The effective start date is between July 1st, 2027, and June 30th, 2028.

The successful applicant must hold MD (or equivalent) and have or be eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(or equivalent specialist designation) and have, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The candidate must be able to communicate proficiently in English. The position is located at the Toronto General Hospital site and, if wet bench lab space is required, lab space will be provided by the Toronto General Research Institute.

The combined division of Endocrinology at UHN/Sinai Health (SH) is the largest of the University of Toronto academic hospitals, consisting of 27 full-time members and additional affiliate members located across all UHN and SH sites, with active clinical and research programs across the full breadth of endocrinology and metabolism.

Academic rank, salary and contractual arrangements will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Estimated remuneration will range from $250,000 to $350,000, influenced by efficiency of fee-for-service clinical practice and external grant support. The successful candidate will participate in the UHN/SH Department of Medicine Practice Plan. A health benefits package is available through the practice plan.

Applications will be accepted until January 15th, 2027, or until the position is filled. Candidates interested in this position are requested to forward a one-page statement of interest, covering letter, curriculum vitae and the names, email and addresses of three referees to:

Dr. Gary Lewis

Head, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Toronto General Hospital

12EN244 - 200 Elizabeth St.

Toronto, Ontario

M5G 2C4

c/o – Ms. Mildred Lim, [email protected]

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